NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Assumption Parish Recreation District 2

The recipient entity's physical address:
           2862 Highway 70 S
Pierre Part, 70339


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O. Box 524
Pierre Part, 70339


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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          political subdivision created by the Assumption Parish Government

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  2973

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

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:
           Assumption Parish Recreation District No. 2 – Board

Jeremy Pipsair – 108 Acadian Court, Pierre Part LA 70339
Jenny St. Germain – 2723 Lee Dr., Pierre Part LA 70339
Jenny Paine – 3820 Hwy 70 South, Pierre Part LA 70339
Lana Chaney – 562 Bayou Dr., Pierre Part LA 70339
Karen St. Germain – 3413 Hwy 70 South, Pierre Part LA 70339
Corey Crochet – 2224 Lee Dr., Pierre Part LA 70339
John Day – 114 Phillip St., Pierre Part LA 70339

Beryl Gomez, Grants Manager – 664 Michel Rd, Pierre Part LA 70339
Brittany Blanchard, Secretary/Treasurer – 117 Floyd Dr, Pierre Part LA 70339


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Make infrastructure improvements at the park for safety, access, and other needed improvements to make the park more functional for a wide variety of events and uses. Also provide a maintenance support building.

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. . . . . . . $500,000

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?
          Veterans Park is a resource essentially serving 5000+ residents in Pierre Part and Belle River; the largest populated community of
Assumption Parish. This assistance will allow us to complete Veterans Park Master Plan for the community.


What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          This assistance will allow us to complete Veterans Park Master Plan for the community. Our local community has paid a 6 Mil tax since 2012 and lastly approved the tax through 2033. The only community location large enough for children/family events such as Trunk-r-Treat, Christmas Movie Night with Santa, etc. We partner with our local schools to provide reward days and celebrations – Picnics in the park. Provides sports programs for children, (example: 350 children in the 2022 baseball/softball program). All 4 Assumption Parish Middle Schools utilize this park for their school baseball/softball programs. Serves as a Food distribution location for 150+ monthly and special events (COVID) since 2019 Will formally be established as a Point of Distribution by parish and state to serve the 5000+ residents for all disaster service needs in partnership with our Parish Sheriff and Parish OEP.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           3 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:  Beryl Gomez 
                                       address:  664 Michel Rd
Pierre Part, LA 70339

                                       phone:  225-921-1871
                                       fax:  N/A
                                       e-mail:  berylgomez@yahoo.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Grants Manager