The recipient entity's physical address:
           15669 Hwy 71, Hosston, LA 71043

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           PO BOX 206, Hosston, LA 71043

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Other

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  2232

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $20,000

What type of request is this?  Both

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:
           Kimberly Jaynes, Mayor, 6909 Terri St., Hosston, LA 71043
Misti Banks, Alderman, 15001 Banks Ln, Hosston, LA 71043
Henry Blunt, Alderman, 14320 Parkway Dr, Hosston, LA 71043
Crystal Carnley, Alderman, 14970 HWY 71, Hosston, LA 71043

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Black Bayou Festival 2027 – Proposed Project/Program Summary

The Village of Hosston, Louisiana, in partnership with the Black Bayou Festival Committee, is seeking grant funding to support the 2nd Annual Black Bayou Festival in 2027. This community-centered event celebrates the rich history, culture, natural beauty, and traditions of Hosston and the surrounding North Caddo Parish communities. The festival is designed to bring families, businesses, and visitors together while promoting community pride, economic development, tourism, and cultural awareness.

Following the establishment of the festival in 2026, our goal for 2027 is to build upon that foundation by expanding activities, increasing community participation, and creating an even greater economic and cultural impact on our rural community.

The Black Bayou Festival will offer a variety of family-friendly activities, including live entertainment, local food vendors, arts and crafts, a community parade, a Shine & Show vehicle exhibition, children's activities, and the Miss Black Bayou Festival Beauty Pageant. These activities will provide opportunities for local talent, small businesses, entrepreneurs, civic organizations, and youth to participate in a meaningful community celebration.

A major focus of the festival is supporting economic growth in rural North Caddo Parish. By attracting visitors to Hosston, the event encourages spending at local businesses, creates opportunities for vendors, and promotes the community as a destination for future events and tourism. The festival also provides an opportunity to highlight the natural resources and recreational opportunities associated with Black Bayou and the surrounding area.

The festival places a strong emphasis on youth involvement, family engagement, and community partnerships. Through collaboration with local schools, churches, businesses, civic organizations, and volunteers, we aim to create an inclusive event that encourages participation across generations while preserving the traditions and heritage of our community.

Grant funding will help offset the costs associated with organizing and hosting the festival, including entertainment, staging, sound equipment, tents, tables, children's activities, promotional materials, public safety, sanitation, event supplies, and other necessary operational expenses. This financial assistance will allow us to provide quality entertainment and activities while keeping the festival accessible and affordable for families.

As a small rural municipality, Hosston recognizes the importance of events that bring people together, strengthen community relationships, and create positive experiences for residents and visitors. The Black Bayou Festival is more than a one-day celebration; it is an investment in the future of our community.

Our vision is to establish the Black Bayou Festival as an annual North Caddo Parish tradition that promotes rural tourism, supports local businesses, celebrates our heritage, and creates lasting memories for generations to come. With grant support, the Village of Hosston and the Black Bayou Festival Committee can continue building a successful, sustainable event that benefits the entire region.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $20,000
          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?
          Public Purpose of State Funding – Black Bayou Festival 2027

The public purpose of the Village of Hosston's request for state funding is to promote economic development, rural tourism, cultural preservation, community engagement, and recreational opportunities through the 2nd Annual Black Bayou Festival in 2027. The festival is a community-wide event designed to benefit residents of Hosston, surrounding North Caddo Parish communities, and visitors throughout Louisiana.

As a small rural municipality, the Village of Hosston recognizes the importance of creating opportunities that strengthen the local economy, encourage community involvement, and improve the quality of life for its residents. The Black Bayou Festival serves these public purposes by providing a family-friendly event that celebrates the history, heritage, and natural resources of our area while supporting local businesses and encouraging visitors to our community.

One of the primary public purposes of the festival is economic development. The event provides opportunities for small businesses, food vendors, artisans, and local entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their products and services. By attracting visitors from surrounding communities, the festival encourages spending at local establishments, increases exposure for area businesses, and helps stimulate economic activity in rural North Caddo Parish.

Another important purpose is the preservation and promotion of our community's cultural heritage. The festival celebrates the traditions, history, and unique identity of Hosston and the Black Bayou area through entertainment, arts and crafts, community exhibits, a parade, and other activities that bring residents together. These experiences help preserve local traditions while introducing younger generations and visitors to the heritage of our community.

The festival also serves an important recreational and educational purpose by providing safe, accessible, and affordable activities for children, families, and individuals of all ages. Through partnerships with local schools, churches, civic organizations, businesses, and volunteers, the event encourages youth participation, community service, and cooperation among residents.

State funding will be used for expenses directly related to providing these public benefits, including entertainment, staging, sound equipment, tents, children's activities, event supplies, advertising and promotion, sanitation, public safety, and other necessary festival operations. These expenditures will help ensure the festival remains accessible to the general public while providing an organized, safe, and enjoyable community event.

The Village of Hosston intends for the Black Bayou Festival to become a sustainable annual tradition that continues to generate economic opportunities, promote tourism, strengthen community relationships, and showcase the positive qualities of rural Louisiana.

The requested state funds will serve a public rather than private purpose by supporting an event that is open to the community and designed to provide broad economic, cultural, educational, and recreational benefits. The ultimate goal is to invest in the continued growth, vitality, and future of Hosston and the surrounding North Caddo Parish region.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Goals and Objectives – Black Bayou Festival 2027

The primary goal of the 2027 Black Bayou Festival is to promote economic development, rural tourism, cultural preservation, and community involvement while providing affordable, family-friendly entertainment for residents of Hosston, North Caddo Parish, and surrounding communities. Building upon the success of the inaugural festival in 2026, the Village of Hosston and the Black Bayou Festival Committee have established the following goals and objectives:

1. Promote Economic Development: Support local businesses, food vendors, artisans, and entrepreneurs by providing opportunities to showcase and sell their products and services. Encourage visitors to support local establishments and stimulate economic activity throughout the community.

2. Increase Rural Tourism: Attract visitors from surrounding parishes and neighboring states through advertising, social media, and community partnerships. Promote Hosston and the Black Bayou area as destinations for recreation, cultural activities, and community events.

3. Preserve Local Heritage and Traditions: Celebrate the history, culture, and traditions of Hosston through live entertainment, arts and crafts, a community parade, and other festival activities. Provide opportunities for residents to share their heritage with younger generations and visitors.

4. Provide Family-Friendly Recreation: Offer safe, accessible, and affordable activities for all ages, including children's games, entertainment, the Shine & Show vehicle exhibition, and the Miss Black Bayou Festival Beauty Pageant. Ensure families can participate regardless of financial circumstances.

5. Encourage Youth and Community Involvement: Partner with schools, churches, civic organizations, businesses, and volunteers to encourage participation, community service, and leadership opportunities for young people.

6. Strengthen Community Partnerships: Build lasting relationships among local businesses, sponsors, organizations, and residents to encourage cooperation and shared responsibility for the festival's success.

7. Ensure Public Safety and Event Quality: Utilize grant funding for entertainment, staging, equipment, advertising, sanitation, children's activities, public safety, and necessary operational expenses to provide a safe, organized, and enjoyable event.

8. Establish Long-Term Sustainability: Continue developing the Black Bayou Festival into an annual tradition that supports tourism, economic growth, and community pride. Increase sponsorships, vendor participation, and volunteer involvement to support future festivals.

Measuring Success: The Village of Hosston and the Black Bayou Festival Committee will evaluate the event through attendance estimates, vendor participation, sponsorships, volunteer involvement, and feedback from attendees. These measures will help determine the festival's economic and community impact and identify opportunities for improvement.

Through these objectives, the Village of Hosston seeks to ensure that state funding provides lasting public benefits by strengthening the local economy, preserving cultural heritage, encouraging tourism, and improving the quality of life in rural North Caddo Parish.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           Propsed length is 11 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:
                 Kimberly Jaynes, 6909 Terri St., Hosston, LA 71043, Mayor
Misti Banks, 15001 Banks Ln., Hosston, LA 71043, Alderman
Henry Blunt, 14320 Parkway Dr., Hosston, LA 71043, Alderman
Crystal Carnley, 14970 Hwy 71, Hosston, LA 71043
    
     (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:
                 NA

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

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

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: 
               NA

(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:
               NA

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

          What is the nature of the relationship?  NA

(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:
                 Village of Hosston, PO BOX 206, 15669 Hwy 71, Hosston, LA 71043

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               Nature of the Contract – Black Bayou Festival 2027

The proposed contract will provide state funding to the Village of Hosston to assist with the planning, organization, promotion, and implementation of the 2nd Annual Black Bayou Festival, scheduled for September 2027. The festival is a community-wide event intended to promote rural tourism, economic development, cultural preservation, and family-friendly recreation in Hosston and surrounding North Caddo Parish communities.

State funds will be used to obtain goods and services necessary to successfully host the festival. These may include:

1. Entertainment and Production Services: Professional entertainment, performers, sound systems, staging, lighting, and other equipment necessary to provide live performances and cultural activities.

2. Event Equipment and Supplies: Rental or purchase of tents, tables, chairs, signage, decorations, generators, and other materials required for festival operations, vendor areas, and public activities.

3. Children's Activities and Recreation: Equipment, supplies, and services for children's games, inflatable attractions, and other family-friendly recreational activities.

4. Advertising and Promotion: Design, printing, and distribution of promotional materials, banners, flyers, digital advertising, and other marketing services to increase public awareness, encourage attendance, and promote tourism.

5. Public Safety and Sanitation: Services and supplies necessary for crowd management, security, emergency preparedness, portable restrooms, waste collection, and cleanup to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.

6. Festival Activities and Operations: Supplies, equipment, and services necessary to coordinate the community parade, Shine & Show vehicle exhibition, arts and crafts activities, and other festival events.

The Village of Hosston, in coordination with the Black Bayou Festival Committee, will oversee the planning, purchasing, coordination, and implementation of these goods and services. All expenditures of state funds will be documented and used for eligible festival-related expenses in accordance with the terms of the funding agreement and applicable state requirements.

The goods and services provided through this contract will directly benefit the public by supporting an accessible community event, creating opportunities for local businesses and vendors, attracting visitors, preserving local traditions, and providing recreational and cultural experiences for residents and families.

The overall purpose of the contract is to ensure the successful implementation of the 2027 Black Bayou Festival while providing measurable economic, cultural, and community benefits to Hosston and the surrounding region.


Contact Information
name:  Kim Jaynes 
                                       address:  PO BOX 206, Hosston, LA 71043
                                       phone:  3182873225
                                       fax:  3182873518
                                       e-mail:  hosstonmayor@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Mayor