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title: Time to think about CIF bids! (Condition Improvement Fund)
description: The next Condition Improvement Funding (CIF) round is likely to re-open in October/November 2023. CIF is an annual bidding round for eligible academies, sixth-form colleges and VA schools to apply for capital funding for school improvements.
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# Time to think about CIF bids! (Condition Improvement Fund)

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July 19, 2023

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The next Condition Improvement Funding (CIF) round is likely to re-open in October/November 2023. CIF is an annual bidding round for eligible academies, sixth-form colleges and VA schools to apply for capital funding for school improvements.

At Synergy, we have a team of experienced surveyors, funding specialists and skilled bid writers who prepare high quality, winning bids, with over £140m CIF funding secured to date.

2023/24 was another outstanding year for our CIF team, who secured many exciting projects, including one of only three expansion projects awarded in the UK, for a new sports hall scheme at Simon Balle school in Hertford.

**How we can help:**

We understand that putting together a detailed bid submission whilst tackling other priorities as a School Business Leader could be overwhelming. We will write a bid tailored to your school, taking the weight off your shoulders so you can focus on the day job.

Our CIF team will advise your school on the best project(s) to bid for and will ensure this selection and all subsequent preparation closely aligns with the current CIF guidance.

Once the funds are secured, we will manage the project for you from start to finish.

Allowing enough time for bid preparation is key – if youwould like assistance with a CIF bid/s do not delay, **please contact our CIF bid team** [**enquiries@synergyllp.com**](mailto:enquiries@synergyllp.com)

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