Posted on 22 September 2022
CIF bid applications 2023-24
The deadline for bid applications for CIF 2023-24 is fast approaching. If you’re considering applying we can help you prepare your application ready to submit within the required timeframe.
Available for different refurbishment projects
Condition Improvement Funding (CIF) is provided by the Department of Education to help keep school and college buildings in good working order. It can be used for a wide range of refurbishment projects such as; re-roofing, re-wiring, improvements to safeguarding, upgrading washrooms or kitchens, replacing windows and doors and more!
Hookway has been assisting with CIF bid applications since the fund's inception. Whether you are an individual VA school or part of a Multi Academy Trust we can guide you through the process.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply you must be one of the following;
- a stand-alone academy
- a school in a multi-academy trust (MAT) with fewer than 5 schools at the start of September 2022 or with 5 or more schools but fewer than 3,000 pupils in those schools (as counted in the spring 2022 census or 2021/22 individualised learner record ILR.)
- a VA school in a VA body or VA group with fewer than 5 schools at the start of September 2022, or with 5 schools but fewer than 3,000 pupils in those schools as counted in the spring 2022 census or 2021/22 ILR
- a sixth-form college
- a school with a signed academy order as of the start of September 2022 that DfE expects will convert by 1 April 2023
We can help if you have any questions relating to eligibility.
Experts in successful CIF applications
Hookway has been assisting with CIF bid applications since the fund's inception. Whether you are an individual VA school or part of a Multi Academy Trust we can guide you through the process.
We've successfully secured CIF for projects ranging in value between £30,000 and £4 million. Our carefully prepared, professional applications meet all the required bid criteria giving your school the best chance of success.
Start now to improve your chance of success
There are multiple time-consuming exercises, such as a feasibility study, planning, cost analysis, and demonstrating value for money which need to be completed in order to submit a winning bid.
The earlier we can start the process the stronger the bid and the better your chance of success. We can also review unsuccessful bids from 2022 for resubmission.
To find out more call 0117 955 4545 or email your enquiry to info@hookway.org.uk and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.