NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Mid City Baptist Community Fellowship, Inc.

The recipient entity's physical address:
           1252 N. Acadian Thruway E., Ste. A
Baton Rouge, LA 70802


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1252 N. Acadian Thruway E., Ste. A
Baton Rouge, LA 70802


Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  7225

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $250,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           CONWAY L. KNIGHTON, President
4420 RUE SPLENDEUR
BAKER, LA 70714

ERROL K. DOMINGUE, Treasurer
4830 COTTAGE HILL DR.
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809

JOSEPH QUINCY, Vice-President
2344 BRUSH CREEK CT.
ZACHARY, LA 70791


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           This program supports the creation of a community learning center that provides academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program helps students meet state and local student standards in common core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $104,000
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $148,588
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The purpose of the "Intergenerational Center" is to promote cooperation and learning between the youth and older adults. This will be achieved with the assistance of several community stakeholders such as the EBR Council on Aging, several retired teacher organizations, and with the assistance of the education departments at Southern University and Louisiana State University.
The "Intergenerational Center" will include a state of the art computer lab were students will have access to vital learning aids, research tools, and interact access. In addition, young people will educate older adults on how to comfortably access the worldwide web, various social media websites, and how to download and access phone applications. State funds will be utilized to purchase desktop and laptop computers, tablets, printers/copiers, and all other necessary lab equipment.


What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          For the project, much as already been accomplished. The fire station located at 3820 Gus Young Avenue, Baton Rouge, La 70802 is nearly finished with renovation and construction. The EBR Council on Aging has secured the support of retired teachers who are very excited about taking part in the programs at the “Intergenerational Center”, and with the support of Rep. C. Denise Marcelle and other state officials our community will have access to much needed technology and learning services.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           1 calendar year

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 Not applicable
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 Not applicable

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 Not applicable

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  Not applicable

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               Not applicable

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               Not applicable

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                Not applicable

          What is the nature of the relationship?  Not applicable

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 Not applicable

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               Not applicable


Contact Information
name:  Jamie Robinson 
                                       address:  701 N. 24th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

                                       phone:  2252427126
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  jrobinson124252@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Secretary to the President