Full Report and Proposal Package for IFI’s Grant Pursuit in Columbus, Ohio (fire damage - $180k)

Prepared for: International Friendships Inc. (IFI) Leadership Team

Prepared by: Seekifi.ai Experimental Mode; Breyden Taylor; Prompted LLC

1. Executive Summary

A recent fire at IFI’s facility has resulted in an estimated $180,000 in damages. To address these urgent restoration needs and strengthen IFI’s broader capacity-building efforts, this report identifies two primary grant opportunities in Columbus, Ohio:

1. The Columbus Foundation – Capital Improvements Grant
2. The Ingram-White Castle Foundation Grant

These funding sources have differing scopes of support. The Columbus Foundation’s Capital Improvements Grant is highly aligned with the immediate restoration and facility-repair needs, while the Ingram-White Castle Foundation has a stronger focus on educational and community programming.

In the following sections, you will find:

• A concise overview of each grant’s eligibility and timelines.
• A recommended step-by-step application plan, complete with responsibilities and timelines.
• Sample communication pieces for outreach to The Columbus Foundation’s leadership and staff.
• A comprehensive project proposal outline and associated management documents (such as a Gantt chart/timeline and budget overview).

This package can serve as the foundation for IFI’s funding strategy and proposal submission, helping you expedite your rebuilding efforts and strengthening your community mission.

2. Situation Analysis

1. Organization: International Friendships Inc. (IFI), located in Columbus, Ohio.
2. Incident: A building fire caused an estimated $180,000 in structural damage, resulting in the loss of both infrastructure and equipment necessary to support IFI’s programs.