The recipient entity's physical address:
           1721 Oakdale St
Shreveport, Louisiana 71108

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1721 Oakdale St
Shreveport, Louisiana 71108

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Religious Corp.

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $180,000

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:
           Mavice Hughes Thigpen / Director 1721 Oakdale street, Shreveport, LA 71108
Karita Hewitt/ Board members 1910 Hickory Street, Shreveport, LA 71108
Jerrick Jones/Board members 1942 Hollywood Ave, Shreveport, LA 71108
Ella Smith Harris/Board members 1905 State Street Shreveport, LA 71108

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           • The Eddie Eugene Hughes Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on community support and cultural promotion in Louisiana.
• Its mission includes educational advancement (through scholarships), local heritage and tourism (through the Stuffed Shrimp Museum), and community celebration (Stuffed Shrimp Festival).

1. Scholarship Program
• The foundation awards scholarships annually to deserving high school students.
2. Louisiana Stuffed Shrimp Museum
• The foundation operates a museum dedicated to stuffed shrimp, a local culinary specialty in Louisiana.
3. Stuffed Shrimp Festival
• The foundation organizes a Stuffed Shrimp Festival, to celebrate the local seafood culture, attract visitors, and generate community engagement.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $10,000
          Operating Services. . . . $100,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $50,000

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?
          •The Stuffed Shrimp Festival in Shreveport- hosting, organizing, and promoting the festival.
•Scholarships-helping local high school seniors pursue further education or careers.
•Stuffed Shrimp Museum-preservation of Louisiana’s regional food heritage and provides a tangible attraction for residents and tourists.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          1. Stuffed Shrimp Festival (Shreveport)

Goal: To host, organize, and promote a signature community festival that celebrates Shreveport-style stuffed shrimp, fosters local culture, attracts tourism, supports the local economy, and builds community pride.

Objectives:
• Organize an annual festival in a public venue (such as the State Fairgrounds) with vendors, live music, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, arts and crafts, etc. (as has been done before)
• Promote the festival through regional media, social media, tourism bureaus, food bloggers, etc., to increase awareness among local residents and visitors.
• Engage local restaurants, food vendors, artisans, and performers to participate, to give visibility and business to local talent.
• Measure success by metrics such as attendance, vendor satisfaction, media reach, economic impact locally (lodging, restaurants, etc.)

2. Scholarships

Goal: To help local high school seniors pursue further education or careers (particularly in fields such as culinary arts or other trades, though not necessarily limited to those).

Objectives:
• Identify eligible high school students (criteria might include academic merit, financial need, community service, or interest in culinary or food-culture fields).
• Award scholarships provide funding to help with tuition, books, or other educational expenses.
• Provide mentoring, or support services.

3. Stuffed Shrimp Museum

Goal: To preserve Louisiana’s regional food heritage (especially the history and tradition of Shreveport-style stuffed shrimp), educate the public, and create a tangible cultural attraction for both residents and tourists.

Objectives:
• The origin, evolution, and cultural significance of “stuffed shrimp” (how the recipe developed, key figures like Eddie Hughes, Freeman & Harris Café, etc.).
• artifacts, photographs, interviews, recipes, cooking tools, oral histories to tell a rich story.
• Maintain a physical space accessible to the public (regular hours), tours or educational programs.
• interactive or multimedia components (demonstrations, video, classes)

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           18 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:
                
    
     (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:  Mavice Thigpen 
                                       address:  1721 Oakdale St
Shreveport, Louisiana 71108
                                       phone:  (318)510-6759
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  mavicet@yahoo.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Director