The recipient entity's physical address:
           1102 W. Main Street
New Roads, LA 70760

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1102 W. Main Street
New Roads, LA 70760

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:  7110

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $51,071

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:
           Julie David - President
8024 Morganza Hwy.
Morganza, LA 70759

Amy Neck - Secretary
330 Sunset Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Loretta Robillard - Treasurer
7791 Morganza Hwy.
Morganza, LA 70759

Stephen Maciasz
6706 Sandy Creek Lane
Zachary, LA 70791

Delores Hurst
6205 Fausse Bayou Drive
Ventress, LA 70783

Mary Lemay
P.O. Box 604
New Roads, LA

Eddie Guerra
7193 Hwy 61
St. Francisville, LA 70775

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Centre for the Arts exists to create a safe environment for children and adults to discover, nurture, and expand their artistic abilities. We believe the arts unite people from all backgrounds and transform people and their communities.

Centre for the Arts fills a critical gap for the young people of Pointe Coupee parish. We work with all private and public schools to make students aware of the Centre’s offerings and our scholarship opportunities. We strive to be a part of a broader network of service providers.

Centre for the Arts has served the youth of Pointe Coupee since 2002, teaching thousands of students during after school hours as they discover and nurture their artistic abilities. Our organization has stewarded our building assets with the help of volunteers and individual donors. Currently, our building has degraded to the point of needing extra assistance if we will be able to also continue our programs for students. Below, I have outlined three possible paths for building improvement. If we accomplished everything listed below, the total cost estimated would be $51,071.

1. General Repair, Maintenance, & Safety:
Estimated Total: $23,131.84
a. Roof Replacement: We have maintained our metal roof by replacing all of the roofing screws several years ago, but that maintenance has reached its limit. This is our top priority for maintaining our building. Estimate from McConnell Roofing and Contracting: $20,904.00
b. Window Panel Replacement: Our storefront window that dates back several decades poses a safety risk with a crack in one of the panels. The minimal repair needed would be to replace the panel of the window that is cracked. Estimate from South Louisiana Glass: $1,327.84
c. Stucco Repair: Three of the columns on the front of our building need to be repaired before further damage to the underlying structure. Estimate from Dimas Construction: $1,000
2. Energy Efficiency:
Estimated Total: $37,404
a. Roof Replacement: See item 1a.
b. Window Replacement: Our storefront window is a single-paned window that allows a large amount of energy loss. We would love to retain the large window that is a fixture of our building that used to be a bakery for many decades. The New Roads community has many fond memories going to West End Bakery. So, to maintain the look of the old bakery along with saving money on energy costs, we proposed replacing the window completely with a double-paned, energy efficient window. Estimate from Big River Glass: $15,000
c. Insulation: After replacing our roof, we propose installing spray insulation underneath the new metal roof to improve energy efficiency as well. Estimate from A&E Insulation: $2,500
3. Program Enhancement
Estimated Total: $13,167
a. Dance Floor Replacement: When the Centre moved from a rented building to our current, owned building, we deconstructed and rebuilt our entire dance floor to save on costs. We have used this dance floor since 2009. It is used 4 days a week for dance, tumbling, boxing, musical theater, teen theater, and summer camp. We propose buying the materials for a new dance floor and building it with the help of volunteers. Estimated material costs from Stagestep: $13,167

As the Centre continues to serve the youth of Pointe Coupee, filling a critical gap of afterschool care for working parents, we are asking for the assistance that goes beyond our usual fundraising that supports our scholarship program.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $51,071
          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?
          Yes

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Centre for the Arts exists to create a safe environment for children and adults to discover, nurture, and expand their artistic abilities. We provide accessible arts education at a time when the arts are underfunded or altogether unavailable.

In addition to arts education, the Centre fills a critical gap for working parents. As an additional resource for students to have a safe, educational space to attend after school hours, the Centre accepts bus riders from every school in Pointe Coupee parish. We provide snacks and light meals for students as well as homework help and tutoring.

Our teen scholarship program, Stars of the Centre, also has a mentorship purpose. Older students helping out with a younger student's homework or during a class has the opportunity to serve and set an example for their younger peers.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Improvements and repairs to our building allows the Centre to focus solely on our programs for students, including our scholarship fund.

Our goal is to ensure the longevity of our organization by maintaining our building, providing safety for our after school programs.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           This project should last about 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:  Courtney Maciasz 
                                       address:  6706 Sandy Creek Lane
Zachary, LA 70791
                                       phone:  318-518-9761
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  courtney@centreforthearts.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director