$500,000 Grant Program for Higher-ed Institutions Using Blackboard Student Services
Campus Consortium Foundation is investing half a million dollars to help higher education institutions transition from Blackboard Student Services (IT Help Desk and/or OneStop Student Support Services) to modern, AI-powered support platforms.
Application Deadline: March 13, 2026
If your institution is evaluating vendor stability, service continuity, or long-term platform strategy, this grant is designed to reduce financial risk while accelerating your transition to modern, AI-powered support.
Why This Matters Now
Vendor restructuring and ownership transitions are impacting the higher education technology ecosystem. Student support platforms are mission-critical infrastructure.
Vendor Uncertainty
Institutions are reassessing risk exposure and operational continuity as the Blackboard ecosystem undergoes significant changes.
Mission-Critical Systems
System outages during financial aid deadlines, registration, exams, or enrollment cycles don’t just impact IT – they affect institutional trust.
AI-Powered Future
Modern student support requires 24x7x365 availability with AI-powered automation to meet student expectations and operational demands.
Key Benefits: ✔ Reduce Migration Cost ✔ Accelerate Transition ✔ Deploy AI Responsibly ✔ Maintain Service Continuity ✔ Protect Student Experience
Grant Program Structure
- Total Program Pool: $500,000
- Award Type: Matching or Full Grant (based on qualification)
- Eligible Institutions: rently using Blackboard Student Services
- Seats Available: Limited for proper onboarding support
This Grant Can Be Applied To
Institutions may apply the grant toward one area or multiple, depending on operational priorities and transition roadmap.
IT Help Desk Support
✓ LMS access (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L)
✓ ERP systems (Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft)
✓ Password reset & account recovery
✓ Wi-Fi & VPN setup
✓ Email & Microsoft 365 support
✓ Portal & SSO access
✓ Network issues & outage notification
✓ AI chat & voice agents
Student Services Support
✓ Admissions & Enrollment
✓ Financial Aid inquiries
✓ Registrar services
✓ Student Accounts
✓ Housing & Health Services
✓ Case routing & follow-up tracking
✓ AI chat & voice agents
Combined or Individual Implementation
IT Help Desk modernization, OneStop Student Services transformation, or a combined IT + OneStop model with AI-powered automation across both environments.
The Importance of 24x7x365 Student Services Support
Today’s students learn, register, and complete coursework at all hours. A modern IT & Student Services Help Desk supports students whenever they need assistance, ensuring continuous access to critical systems and services that power their academic journey.
Application Process
Four simple steps from interest to award notification:
Step 1: Submit Interest Form Download and submit your application via email
Step 2: Grant Qualification Review Our team reviews your eligibility and institutional fit
Step 3: Transition & AI Planning Collaborative session to map your implementation roadmap
Step 4: Award Notification Receive your grant award and begin onboarding
Ready to Apply?
Deadline: March 13, 2026
Download the Campus Consortium IT Help Desk Grant application form, complete the required information, and submit via email.
Email your application to: grantapplications@campusconsortium.org
Subject Line: Application Submission – IT Help Desk Grant
Contact Information
Questions? Contact us at grantapplications@campusconsortium.org
