Campus Consortium Foundation Launches $500,000 Amid Anthology Student Success Post-Bankruptcy Restructuring
Grant supports institutions currently using Blackboard Student Services, IT Help Desk, and OneStop solutions in accelerating migration to AI-powered 24x7 support.
Delaware – February 19, 2026 – Campus Consortium Foundation (CCF) today announced the launch of a $500,000 AI Help Desk Grant, a strategic funding initiative designed to help higher education institutions transitioning from Blackboard Student Services during a period of significant and unprecedented market restructuring.
The program comes as Anthology undergoes Chapter 11 proceedings and Nexus has announced plans to divest Blackboard Student Services, prompting colleges and universities nationwide to reassess vendor stability, operational continuity, and long-term support infrastructure strategy.
Campus Consortium Foundation has committed $500,000 in total grant funding to support strategic planning, migration, implementation, and AI-enabled enhancement of IT Help Desk and OneStop Student Services environments. Individual award amounts will vary based on institutional scope, readiness, and operational need.
IT Help Desk and OneStop Student Services are mission-critical components of the student experience. As platform ownership changes and institutional restructuring occur, continuity remains a top priority alongside modernization efforts. The grant is designed to reduce migration risk and support the strategic adoption of AI across support services.”
“This initiative is about stability and modernization working together,” said Sharon Harrison, Executive Director of Campus Consortium Foundation. “Institutions deserve the ability to transition strategically, not reactively. By providing targeted migration funding, we are helping colleges strengthen support ecosystems while maintaining continuity during market disruption to protect the student experience.”
Modernizing Mission-Critical Student Support Infrastructure
Student support systems – including IT Help Desk and OneStop Student Services – represent mission-critical infrastructure. As ownership transitions for Blackboard Student Services unfold, colleges and universities are evaluating how to:
- Maintain uninterrupted service during transition
- Modernize case management and workflow processes
- Deploy AI-powered chat and voice agents
- Strengthen 24x7x365 support capabilities
- Integrate systems to create a unified support system
The AI Help Desk Grant is structured as bridge funding to accelerate transition timelines, without diverting internal budget resources from other strategic priorities.
Grant Program Overview
- Total Program Commitment: $500,000
- Eligible Institutions: Colleges and universities currently using Blackboard Student Services
- Award Structure: Competitive awards; funding amounts vary based on scope and readiness
- Application Deadline: March 13, 2026
Campus Consortium Foundation provides advisory guidance and access to preferred vendor partners aligned with AI-enabled student success strategies.
Awards are issued on a competitive basis and are intended to serve as transition bridge funding to support implementation planning, migration services, and AI adoption.
About Campus Consortium Foundation
Campus Consortium Foundation supports higher education institutions in strengthening enterprise technology infrastructure, reducing operational risk, and accelerating student success innovation. Through strategic funding initiatives and industry partnerships, CCF provides resources that enable colleges and universities to modernize responsibly and sustainably.
For more information, visit campusconsortium.org.
