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ZTC/OER Faculty Incentive Program: Funding

Get $1000 to eliminate required course material costs

About Funding

Close up of 100 dollar billsProgram Funding

Funding is provided by the Merced College Office of Instruction Innovation Grant.

Total Funding
  • $25,000
    • $1000 per faculty member per course (20 stipends)
      • Stipends are distributed in installments upon successful completion of required activities
    • $150 per ZTC/OER committee member (5 stipends)
      • Committee members assist in reviewing applications and scoring them utilizing a rubric
    • $2,125 per grant administrator to develop all materials, including application, rubrics, online training and assignments, surveys, and other documentation; establish the selection committee; and meet and consult with selected participants
Future Funding

While initial funding is limited, the grant administrators hope to secure more funds to expand the program.