CIF Funding for Schools – Who is eligible?

CIF funding for schools is a type of financial aid provided by the government. The acronym stands for ‘Condition Improvement Fund’ and the aim of this budget is to help schools, academies and sixth-form colleges stay in good condition, or to improve the condition to get them up to an appropriate standard.

CIF capital funding is reserved for qualifying educational facilities that are in desperate need of repair works. These defects may be hindering the way they operate, or they could even be a health and safety risk. When granted, funding can then be used to make vital improvements.

Eligibility for CIF funding for schools

As we briefly touched on above, CIF is designed specifically for schools, academies and sixth-form colleges. This being said, not every educational facility is eligible. You can only apply for the next round of CIF funding if you are one of the following:

• School within a VA body or group (with fewer than 3,000 pupils or 5 schools)
• Sixth-form college
• Academy converter schools with a signed order
• Stand-alone academy
• MAT school (with less than 5 schools or 3,000 pupils)

If none of the above apply to you, you may be eligible to apply for a different type of funding. Examples of this include T-Level funding and SCA, which work similarly, in terms of having to apply via bid writing.

Do I need a professional bid writer?

Like with any Government scheme, nothing is ever quite as straight forward as it may at first seem. With this in mind, it’s always advisable that schools invest in a bid writer when applying for CIF funding for schools. That’s where we come in!

The bid process requires a deep level of knowledge and understanding into the costings of a project and its execution, among other things. When you work with an trustworthy team like Munday + Cramer, we know which hoops to jump through and how to bolster your application. What’s more, we’ll also lift a weight off your shoulders, leaving you to do what you do best!

Munday + Cramer – Bid writers

Based near Chelmsford in Essex, Munday + Cramer are well versed in the ins and outs of CIF funding for schools. As experienced bid writers, we have been responsible for gaining vital financial aid for a number of education providers. This has allowed them to better their facilities and continue offering a high-quality service.

In addition to bid writing, our team are experienced across a range of topics such as architecture, procurement, surveying, and facilities management. This allows us to offer a thorough, more detailed insight into your proposed project, boosting your chances of a successful application. Furthermore, Munday + Cramer is also home to a department of dedicated project managers, allowing us to offer a full, turnkey solution.

Contact us

Interested in applying for the CIF funding 2023/24 round? It’s never too early to start thinking about your application. This process can be lengthy and requires complete persistence and patience.

For more information on CIF funding for schools and how we can help, get in touch with our experts today. You can reach us by clicking here or by calling us on 01245 326 200.