The recipient entity's physical address:
           4714 Monkhouse Drive
Shreveport, LA 71109

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           4714 Monkhouse Drive
Shreveport, LA 71109

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Limited Liability Company

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Patricia Britton-Hall

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  3201

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $5,000

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 Michael J Harris PO Box 38213, Shreveport, LA 71133
Asst Administrator Mary Dumars 8208 Burning Tree Dr, Shreveport, LA 71108
Secretary Margaret Walker-Davis 685 Hwy 164, Haughton, LA 71037
Treasurer Helen Bradley 1925 Caroline St, Shreveport, LA 71108
Artistic Director Patricia Britton-Hall 802 Durwood Dr, Minden, LA 71055

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Keeping The Legacy of the Negro Spiritual Alive will take place February 26-28, 2026. High school choral students from throughout the Caddo Parish School System will participate in a two-day choral workshop. It will convene before the Festival of Negro Spirituals, in which the high school students will perform.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000
          Professional Services. . . $200
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $2,800

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?
          New Arts Cultural Society was created to elevate and enhance the cultural level and aesthetic appreciation of its members and the community at large. The choral group provides a vehicle whereby members can use their vocal talents to their fullest capabilities. New Dimensions seeks the highest standards of excellence in its performances and provides its members professional-level training in voice and musicianship. The group performs the music of various genres, including ethnic, folk, traditional, sacred and secular styles, for the public at no charge.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Keeping the Legacy of the Negro Spiritual Alive will allow the choral group, New Dimensions, of the New Arts Cultural Society, inc, to provide professional vocal training to local high school students. The participants will then be equipped to perform the Negro Spirituals they learn in a concert setting, while providing a professional performance to the public free of charge.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           three days

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:
                
    
     (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:
                

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

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

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: 
               

(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:
              

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

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(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:
                

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


Contact Information
name:  Mary Dumars 
                                       address:  8208 Burning Tree Drive
Shreveport, LA 71108
                                       phone:  3188401565
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  Newdimensionscs@yahoo.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Assistant Administrator