Condition Improvement Funding
Archer Building Consultancy specialise in working in the education sector, therefore have unrivalled knowledge in the field of CIF bidding.
We have been helping academies compile condition funding bids since the scheme began. This gives us the experience and expertise needed to develop successful bids with minimal hassle to you, leaving you free to run your academy.
We will meet with you to discuss and agree your priority condition projects. Once appointed and the academy has registered online to apply for CIF, we will start developing your bids.
What is the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF)?
The Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) is an opportunity for academies and sixth-form colleges to apply for capital funding to address significant condition need. This includes addressing health and safety issues, building compliance and poor building condition.
CIF also supports a small proportion of expansion projects for Ofsted-rated good or outstanding academies and sixth-form colleges that need to expand their existing facilities and/or floor space.
Who is eligible to apply?
Single Academy trusts
Small Multi-Academy trusts with less than 5 schools, or less than 3,000 pupils across the trust (before September 1st )
Schools with a signed academy order (before September 1st)
Open Academy, Sixth form college or VA School
What can we apply for?
Based on guidance from previous years the following restrictions are likely to apply:
Academies can bid for up to 2 projects
The minimum funding amount is £20,000 for primary and £50,000 for secondary and sixth-form colleges
The maximum funding available per project will be limited to £4 million
“Hedingham School and Sixth form have worked with Archer Building Consultancy since converting to an academy as an independent convertor in 2013. They have successfully supported our bid for grant funding for Capital works from the Education Funding Agency.
This success reflects the high levels of support and advice they offer during the bidding process. They are meticulous in ensuring bids are as robust as possible and comply with the EFA requirements”
What Types of Projects are Eligible?
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Condition Projects
These aim to improve the condition of a building without expansion.
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Condition with Expansion Projects
These aim to improve the condition of a block where the Gross Internal Floor Area is up to 10% bigger than the previous block
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Expansion Projects
Generally, these are lower priority than the above projects and there must be a clear need for expansion due to overcrowding issues.
So, Why Archer Building Consultancy?
Archer Building Consultancy Ltd have a proven track record, having successfully secured funding for academies and delivered all approved projects on time and budget.
Archer Building Consultancy Ltd compile detailed and comprehensive bids completely free of charge for our clients. This gives our clients the best chance of success with our commitment alleviating some of the financial risk. Funding bids are undertaken on the strict agreement that Archer Building Consultancy Ltd will be awarded the project if the school / academy receives a positive funding determination.
Did we mention? We have achieved 73% CIF success securing £12,500,000.00 for our clients