DBE Building Projects
VA Schools
2018-19 LCVAP Grant Funding
Overview and introduction
LCVAP funding for capital projects at VA schools is allocated following formal discussions with the authority, other VA responsible bodies and following formal approval of the ODBE Board.
Its primary purpose is to address priority building condition matters. Projects that can demonstrate that they address issues of expansion or development to support growth are also considered.
Application process
Schools that wish to apply for funding should complete the form below and return along with associated documents to the Premises Team at ODBE. Email submissions to are preferred.
If sending by post, please mail to Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GF.
In order to be considered in time, applications should be received no later than 27th November 2017.
Please note that due to the number of applications received and limitations of funding it is not usually possible to support all projects.
Timescales for decisions
It is hoped that we will be able to confirm whether schools have been successful with project bids in March 2018. However, this is dependent on the timing of announcements by ESFA of the funding available.
To note: The ESFA have yet to make any announcement on capital funding from April 2018 onwards. Whilst it is assumed that the principles of the LCVAP programme will remain the same as previous years, this has not been confirmed. We will share details with schools as soon as we are able.
DBE Building Projects
VA Schools 2018-19 LCVAP Grant Funding Application Form
School NameLocal Authority Name / LA/School No
Project Title
Project Summary/Description (approx. 100 words)
Proposed Project Timescale
Supporting Statement
Please evidence below how your project meets at least one of the following criteria:
- Urgent H&S/DDA matters (as evidenced by H&S report or other survey)
- Critical building condition (as evidenced by Condition Survey)
- Other building condition matters (as evidenced by Condition Survey)
- Support of growth to support additional pupil places
Use/attach an additional sheet if necessary
Notes
- The project must be a high priority in the school’s premises development plan.
- Please attach your school’s condition survey and school development plan in support of your application if you hold this information as this will help your bid. If you do not have a condition survey, please give as much information as possible as to why your project addresses an urgent/priority matter.
Proposed Financial Details
Please note that Governors will be required to pay 10% of total project costs from a revenue source in line with requirements for VA Schools’ capital funding.
Additionally, an admin fee of 2% will be applied. / Please state basis of costs (delete as appropriate)
· Tendered figure
· School estimate
· Consultant estimate (quotes received)
· Costs unknown / £s
Building works
VAT on building works (20%)
Professional Fees
VAT on Fees (20%)
Total
Anticipated Funding Streams
Schools are requested to review how they could contribute towards project costs in addition to the 10% Governors’ contribution, either via DFC or other means. / LCVAP requested / DFC Contribution / School /Other Contribution / Total
We certify that:
· The details submitted here are a realistic proposal of the project and associated costs
· The work is conditions related/ additional pupil places (please delete as appropriate)
· A property consultant or ODBE school building surveyor will be commissioned by ODBE to project manage your proposed project
· The project will not go beyond the design stage until it is financially viable
Signed: ……………………………………... / Chair of Governors / Date: / …………………………….
Signed: ……………………………………... / Head teacher / Date: / …………………………….