NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Morganza Culture District

The recipient entity's physical address:
           7449 Callegan Rd. E. Morganza, La 70759

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           7449 Callegan Rd. E. Morganza, La 70759

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          501 C3 Non-Profit Organization

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  5669

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $25,000

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:
           President, Rene Thibodeaux, P.O. Box 275 , Morganza, La. 70759
V.P. Beatrice Howard 221 Lachie, Morganza, La. 70759
Secretary, Ginger Bodine 321 Hess St, Morganza, La. 70759
Treasurer, Pauline Morganza,7449 Callegan E , La. 70759


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           We are working the with The Mayor Woots Wells, Village of Morganza Main Street Programs. We have begun Beautification Projects with Large Flower Pots on Main Street and repairing sidewalks. WE have a Flag program for U.S.Flags, State Flags and a Morganza Flag. We are devoted to making Main Street Safer for Handcap and all Citizens by a making our main Street conveniet and excessible for all citizen to walk down mainstreet.We are
working on an Historical Museum/Tourist information /center.


What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          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?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Our Public Purpose is to help The Village of Morganza and the Un-incorporated Areas to attract Tourist, new Citizens and businesses to Morganza, La.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          To purchase a bldg. to open and Museum and Tourist information Center, to work with our new Parish /Economic Development Director to help bring new businesses and Economic development to Morganza, La.
we are presently working with our Parish Government, our State DOTD to repair roads and secure safety through to Morganza area.


What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           6 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:  Sharon Smith 
                                       address:  P.O. Box 302 , Morganza, La 70759
                                       phone:  225-718-1524
                                       fax:  N/A
                                       e-mail:  smithashwood@aol.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Morganza Culture District BD. Member /Grant Writer