The recipient entity's physical address:
           *** Confidential Address ***

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           309 Saddle Crest Drive Lafayette, LA 70507

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          James Rix: President
245 Avenue A Opelousas, LA 70570

Dessie Ledet: Vice President
109 Sioux Lanes Opelousas, LA 70570

Breyone Carter: Secretary
309 Saddle Crest Drive Lafayette, LA

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  9133

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $200,000

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:
           James Rix: President
245 Avenue A Opelousas, LA 70570

Dessie Ledet: Vice President
109 Sioux Lanes Opelousas, LA 70570

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Proposed Plan for Use of Funds:

The requested funds are earmarked for a comprehensive program enhancement initiative. This includes:

Safety & Compliance: Upgrading protective equipment to meet the latest industry safety standards.

Program Expansion: Providing necessary resources to sustain junior varsity and freshman tiers, keeping more students engaged in healthy extracurricular activities.

Operational Sustainability: Investing in durable, multi-season equipment that reduces long-term replacement costs.

Through this allocation, we aim to increase student participation rates and improve the overall competitive profile of Northside High School Athletics.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000
          Professional Services. . . $25,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $75,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $50,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $25,000

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 public purpose of this entity is to enhance the physical, mental, and social development of the local youth population. By utilizing state funds to bolster the high school athletic program, we aim to increase student engagement, improve academic retention rates, and combat public health issues such as childhood obesity. Our program serves a vital role in community stabilization, providing a safe, structured environment that fosters leadership, discipline, and the 'soft skills' essential for the future state workforce.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Goal 1: Promote Student Wellness and Public Health

Objective 1A: Increase overall student participation in the athletic program by 10% over the next academic year by reducing "pay-to-play" barriers through subsidized equipment.

Objective 1B: Maintain a safe competitive environment by replacing 100% of outdated or non-compliant safety gear (e.g., helmets, pads) before the start of the fall season.

Goal 2: Foster Academic Success and Retention

Objective 2A: Ensure that 100% of participating student-athletes maintain the state-mandated GPA requirements for athletic eligibility through the provision of structured after-school environments.

Objective 2B: Achieve a graduation rate among student-athletes that is at least 5% higher than the general student body population by the end of the 2027-2028 school year.

Goal 3: Develop Workforce Readiness and Character
Objective A: Implement a "Leadership & Ethics" curriculum or workshop series for team captains and seniors, reaching at least 150 students annually.

Objective 3B: Provide student-athletes with mentorship and teamwork experience that translates to a measurable increase in "soft-skill" proficiency, as evaluated by end-of-season coach/educator assessments.

Goal 4: Enhance Community Stability and Equity
Objective A: Eliminate financial barriers for low-income families by providing necessary "Acquisitions" (uniforms/gear), ensuring that socioeconomic status does not determine a student's ability to participate.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           August 1, 2025-June 30, 2026

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:
                 0

     (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:  James Rix 
                                       address:  245 Avenue A Opelousas, LA 70570
                                       phone:  225-288-1597
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  james.rix1@yahoo.com
                                       relationship to entity:  President