The recipient entity's physical address:
           5381 Highway 17, Winnsboro, LA 71295

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O. Box 158
Crowville, LA 71230

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:  0516

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,142,912

What type of request is this?  Capital Outlay 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:
           Nicolas F. Poulos, President - 5381 Hwy 17, Winnsboro, LA 71295

Dewanna Ward - 5381 Hwy 17, Winnsboro, LA 71295

Renee Ward - 5381 Hwy 17, Winnsboro, LA 71295

Tammie McDaniel - 5381 Hwy 17, Winnsboro, LA 71295

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Friends of Crowville is requesting $857,000 from the State to renovate and provide improvements to the Community Center in
Crowville. The Center is a vital location for the 915 residents of the Crowville community area. The Center is used for the Council
of Aging meal program for seniors, annual Summer Camp for K-8 students, annual School Garden, Farmers Market, Fall Day
Camp (125 students),and other community activities. The Friends of Crowville would like to renovate the existing building and
provide 1,570 s.f. of additional space. These improvements will allow the facility to accommodate more seniors for their meals
program and more students for their camps. ADA accessibility upgrades will be included. The project includes adding a
wrap-around porch to provide cover from the elements for visitors as they enter the facility, sidewalks for easier access,
landscaping and gazebo, and improvements for the asphalt parking.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $124,851
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $925,510
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $92,551

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?
          Expand the building square footage to provide for additional services to the public (senior meals, school programs) and upgrade facility for ADA access.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The Friends of Crowville would like to renovate the existing building and
provide 1,570 s.f. of additional space. These improvements will allow the facility to accommodate more seniors for their meals
program and more students for their camps. ADA accessibility upgrades will be included. The project includes adding a
wrap-around porch to provide cover from the elements for visitors as they enter the facility, sidewalks for easier access,
landscaping and gazebo, and improvements for the asphalt parking.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           12 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:  Nick Poulos 
                                       address:  5381 Highway 17, Winnsboro, LA 71295
                                       phone:  318-547-4303
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  office@fbptransport.com
                                       relationship to entity:  President