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9
Dec 2024

The 12 Days of CIFmas

12 Days of CIFmas: A Journey Through School Improvements As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to unwrap the magical world of the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) through our special 12 Days of CIFmas celebration! Join us as we explore how CIF funding brings festive cheer to educational infrastructure across the country. Day 1: The CIF Funding Miracle On the first day of CIFmas, Santa brought CIF funding cheer, A magical chance to improve buildings! Get ready for our 12 Days of CIFmas adventure, Where school improvements bring festive splendor! Day 2: Fire Safety – Protecting What Matters Most On […]

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1
Nov 2024

The Next Round of CIF is Here (2025/26)

It is confirmed – the next round of the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) has been announced! CIF (Condition Improvement Fund) offers a lifeline for upgrading and maintaining educational facilities – but with extreme competition and only a third of applications being funded each year, standing out is crucial. Success hinges on crafting proposals that tackle urgent improvements while following the CIF guidance. What is CIF? CIF is a capital fund granted to educational establishments looking to resolve condition-based issues on the school estate, and in lesser numbers, those schools looking to expand their estate. It must be stressed that these […]

17
Nov 2023

Bid Applications in Kent: Applying for CIF Funding

With plenty of schools confronting condition issues up and down the country, the need for CIF funding has never been so great. Due to this, competition for the next round of the Condition Improvement Fund is high. With limited funds, many schools are turning to specialists for help with bid applications in Kent. If you’re looking for support and guidance, look no further! Bid Applications in Kent The announcement for the next round of CIF funding (2024-2025) was announced a few weeks ago, with deadlines coming around thick and fast. All new applicants must have registered for an account by […]

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23
Oct 2023

What Types of CIF Projects Are Eligible to Apply for in 2024/25?

After much anticipation, the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) recently published details for the next round of the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). These comprehensive guidelines highlight crucial details as to which type of CIF projects will be accepted and the assessment criteria for 2024/25. The Different CIF Project Categories CIF provides financial support to both condition projects and expansion projects. As with the last round of funding, the ESFA have categorised CIF projects into three types: condition projects, condition with expansion projects, and expansion projects. We’ve detailed more information on each of these below. Condition Projects It should be […]

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16
Oct 2023

5 Top Tips for Successful Bid Applications in London

Starting to think about applying for the next round of CIF? Any day now, the guidance for the 2024/25 round of funding is likely to be announced. As such, many of you are probably gearing up to prepare your bid application in London. Feeling a little overwhelmed? We’re here to help! 5 Top Tips for Your Bid Application in London For the greatest chance of success, it always pays to work alongside a team of expert bid writers like Munday + Cramer. Here they have shared a few top tips you should consider for a successful application: Be Clear, Concise, […]

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