DFC is a per-pupil capital allocation paid direct to schools. CIF is a competitive grant. DFC can count toward a CIF contribution.
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What is DFC?
What can DFC be spent on vs CIF?
Can DFC count toward a CIF contribution?
Annual DFC rates per pupil?
When is DFC the only realistic route?
DFC is a per-pupil capital allocation paid directly to schools, including academies. It is unrestricted within capital purposes. CIF is a competitive grant for larger condition projects.
DFC can count toward a CIF contribution. For small projects below the threshold that makes a bid worth writing, DFC is the only sensible route.