The Hewlett Foundation Grants UC Irvine $320,000 to Expand OpenCourseWare Initiative

The Hewlett Foundation provides grants to solve social and environmental problems in the U.S. and around the world. Grantees work to reduce poverty in the developing world, curb carbon emissions that lead to climate change, and improve education for students in California and elsewhere. The Hewlett Foundation is organized by awarding grants based on a particular program. Programs available include education, environment, global development, performing arts, population and philanthropy. The Foundation has made more than $100 million in grants to develop the OER movement since 2001.