Research Guides: Open Educational Resources: NorQuest Open Education Grants

They’re Back! Open Education Grants for Faculty and Staff!

Tired of the same old textbook?! Interested in sharing your expertise and saving your students money?! Look no further! NorQuest is launching a series of Open Education Grants this Fall! Aligned with our 2030 Desired State in Reimagine Higher Education, these grants will fund the adaptation of Open Educational Resources that replace paid textbooks.

Applications open September 8, 2025 and close October 17, 2025.

Click here to access the grant application form.

Key Documents

Prior to filling out the grant application form review the documents below. These will provide necessary context for completing a competitive grant application.

NorQuest Open Education Grant Application
Use this document as a working copy as you develop your grant application. You will need to download the form to fill it out. When you're ready to apply, fill out the application form linked above.
NorQuest Open Education Grants Overview
Review the Grants Overview to learn about eligibility rules and the grant application process.
Indigenized Content, Indigenous Knowledge, and Open Educational Resources
Review this document to learn a little about integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom into OER and the key questions to consider when developing your own project. *Please note that reviewing this document does not replace consultation.
Grant Evaluation Rubric
Review this rubric to get a better understanding of how your grant application will be evaluated by reviewers.

Important Dates

Review the key dates below to give sufficient time for completing your application and for planning the implementation of your OER project.

Grant Periods 2025-2026 Academic Year

Grant Application Period Opens: September 8, 2025

Grant Application Period Closes: October 17, 2025

Adjudication and Review Commences: October 20, 2025

Grant Recipients Announced by: November 3, 2025

Projects Due: April 1, 2026

Application Support

If you are experiencing challenges with the application, have questions, or want to talk something through, please email oer@norquest.ca.