The recipient entity's physical address:
           812 Gravier Street
Suite 1B
New Orleans, LA 70112

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           812 Gravier Street
Suite 1B
New Orleans, LA 70112

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Cleveland Spears, III
Jade Brown-Russell

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  6095

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $250,000

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:
           Cleveland Spears, III, Board Chair-6000 Chamberlain Drive, New Orleans, LA 70122

Jade Brown-Russell, Board Vice Chair- 1206 St. Charles, Ave New Orleans, 70130

Ronald Evangelista, Board Treasurer- 4445 Jasper Street, Metairie, LA 70006

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The proposed funding will support the National Fried Chicken Festival, one of the largest food festivals in the State of Louisiana. The festival supports hundreds of small businesses, hosts over 120,000 guests annually, supports tourism, and has a multi-million dollar economic impact on the state of Louisiana.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $130,000
          Professional Services. . . $300,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $250,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $50,000
          Operating Services. . . . $750,000
          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?
          Festivals for Good strives to create economic impact for small businesses through vending and contracting opportunities associated with festivals. Over the last eight years, the organization has generated millions of dollars for small businesses in Louisiana, helped to create new businesses, and attracted new businesses into Louisiana.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Over $ 2.5 million in direct economic impact to Louisiana small businesses.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           One year.

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:
                 Not applicable
    
     (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:
                 Not applicable

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 Not applicable

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  Not applicable

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: 
               Not Applicable

(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:
               Not Applicable

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                Not Applicable

          What is the nature of the relationship?  Not applicable

(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:
                 Lakefront Management Authority
601 Stars & Stripes Blvd.
Suite 219
New Orleans, LA 70126

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               We have a location rental agreement with the Lakefront Management Authority for renting Lakeshore Drive as the festival venue.


Contact Information
name:  Cleveland Spears, III 
                                       address:  6000 Chamberlain Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
                                       phone:  504-908-1010
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  Cleveland@TheSpearsGroup.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Board Chair