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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 […]

12 days of CIFmas

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 […]

3 Top Tips for a Successful CIF Application: Overcoming the hurdles


Looking for tips on how to build a successful CIF application? Like with all Government schemes, there are a lot of hoops to jump through with writing this kind of bid. This being said, with the right guidance, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be successful in receiving this type of financial support. Here at Munday + Cramer, we have helped hundreds of schools build comprehensive and successful applications through the years. As experts in procurement, architecture, surveying, and project management, we have an added level of knowledge when it comes to the level of work that is required and how […]

3 Top Tips for a Successful CIF Application