If you are new to the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) and would like to know more about it then here is a good place to start.

The directors of Surveyors to Education (S2e) have put together a concise overview of the CIF fund to help academy leaders have the best chance of successfully obtaining condition funding and developing the optimum learning environment for their pupils.

Drawing from information published by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and their own knowledge of how to successfully win CIF bids built up over 10 years of CIF/ACMF funding, the article answers the following questions:

• What is the objective of CIF

• What are the key dates

• Who is eligible

• How do I apply

• How much funding is available

• What projects are eligible for CIF

• What are the assessment criteria

• Do I need a condition survey

• Can I use third party professionals

• Condition and Good Estate Management (GEM)

• How many projects can I apply for

• Project timing

We hope you find the article useful and if you require any assistance putting together a successful CIF bid then please do not hesitate to get in touch by calling 01530 877969 or emailing enquire@s2e.org.uk.