New Venture Fund

For Support Of National Coordination Of Open Education In U.S. Higher Education

  • Amount
    $1,300,000
  • Program
  • Date Awarded
    11/12/2024
  • Term
    24 Months
  • Type of Support
    General Support/Program
Overview
The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), a fiscally sponsored project of New Venture Fund, is a nonprofit advocacy organization that supports open and equitable systems for research and education. This grant, operationally managed by SPARC and led by a steering committee of representatives from the open education community, will support the development of a national initiative to strengthen the U.S. open education field through strategic coordination and catalytic action. The initiative will elevate recognition of open education nationally, build tools that fill critical gaps, and expand support for open education work that benefits learners.
About the Grantee
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