The recipient entity's physical address:
           3908 Joliet Street, New Orleans, LA 70118

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           3329 Bell Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

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:  3703

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $50,000

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:
           Emily Hartnett emily.r.hartnett@gmail.com
Austin Lavin alavin@gmail.com
Quentin Marks quentin.marks@redriverbank.net
Salem Habte salhab458@gmail.com
Mike Walker mawalker63105@gmail.com
Nicky Sheldon Nnsheldon@gmail.com
Julie Adkerson julieanne.e.bateman@gmail.com
Jason Bridges jasonb25@aol.com
Ryan Berger rberger@thebergerco.com
Jackie Carey jacqueline.r.carey@gmail.com
Stephanie Willis swillis@thewillislawfirm.com
Jerry Zifodya jzifodya@tulane.edu
Wayne Connor wayne.connor@ochsner.org
Julia Keller julia@levinriegner.com
Jamel Banks banks.jamel@gmail.com
Mia Washington miagwashington@gmail.com
Arielle Desse adesse@neworleans.com


Lowrey Crews, CEO, lowrey.crews@the18thward.org
3329 Bell Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

Janeicia Neely, Executive Director, janeicia@the18thward.org
7 Glacier Ct, New Orleans, LA 70131

Lauren Hammond, Chief Operating Officer, lauren@the18thward.org
4532 Laurel St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The 18th Ward is a nonprofit that builds community through high-quality, affordable sports and workforce development programming for youth and families from every neighborhood in New Orleans. During the 2024-2025 school year we created over 12,000 youth opportunities through sports and our jobs program. Our goal for 2025-2026 is to serve at least 20,000 youth ages 3-24 from all 17 wards in the city. With this funding we can increase our programming options and hire more young leaders. We plan to expand access to tennis in partnership with Dillard University and the University of New Orleans. We plan to expand our soccer programs in partnership with the United States Soccer Federation and Xavier University. We also hope to expand access to NFL Flag Football, jr NBA Basketball, gymnastics, and swim lessons.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $10,000
          Operating Services. . . . $5,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $10,000

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?
          We seek to use state money to provide safe places for children to play after school and on the weekends while creating part-time jobs for teenagers and young adults.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Create opportunities for at least 20,000 youth through sports and workforce development. Generate at least 1 million additional hours of exercise for youth in the community. Teach swim lessons to at least 700 youth.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           10 months from August 2025 through May 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:
                 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:
                 Contracts are with independent contractors, teenagers and young adults who lead youth programs.

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               The contractors will provide high-quality coaching and officiating for youth sports programs.


Contact Information
name:  Lowrey Crews 
                                       address:  3329 Bell Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
                                       phone:  5044359552
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  lowrey.crews@the18thward.org
                                       relationship to entity:  CEO