The recipient entity's physical address:
           211 N. Main Street, Farmerville, LA 71241

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           211 N. Main Street, Farmerville, LA 71241

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:  8368

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $500,000

What type of request is this?  Capital Outlay 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:
           Thomas T. Fields, Jr., Director, 2559 Corney Creek Rd, Farmerville, LA 71241
Pamela Adkins Hollman, 1402 Olin Rd, Farmerville, LA 71241
Ramsey Hallman, 1402 Olin Rd, Farmerville, LA 71241
Carolyn Hanry, 196 Dean Rd, Farmerville, LA 71241
Jean W. Jones, Officer 199 Porter Rd, Bernice, LA 71222
Jamie Taylor, Treasurer 610 E. Boundary St, Farmerville, LA 71241
Patsy Terral, Officer, 168 Barr Rd, Farmerville, LA 71241
Elizabeth Zachry, 477 Wattie Wilson Rd, Downsville, LA 71234

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Union Museum of History & Art Renovations Project will purchase the building they currently occupy, improve interior lighting & paint as well as improved flooring. The project also includes out door improvements such as permanent signage, improved parking area with handicapped parking spaces, landscaping, and conversion of a bank drive-thru to an outdoor stage with a sunscreen for outdoor events.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $32,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $200,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $393,000
          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?
          This project will allow the museum to purchase and improve the building that they have occupied since 2020. All parts of this project are to increase the number of people the museum can reach. The museum does not charge an admission fee so that adults and children and all socioeconomic classes are able to attend the events and exhibits and receive hands on education that might not be available to them otherwise.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          1. Purchase building
2. Improved interior & exterior
3. Add signage to improve visibility
4. Increase visits from Union Parish residents as well as residents from all over North Louisiana and South Arkansas.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           9-12 months

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:
                 N/A
    
     (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:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 N/A

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

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: 
               N/A

(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:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(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:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Jean Jones 
                                       address:  211 N. Main Street, Farmerville, LA 71241
                                       phone:  318-982-8020
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  unionmuseum@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Board Member/Officer