NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Feliciana Area Agricultural Recreation & Marketing Corporation

The recipient entity's physical address:
           14730 Hwy 10
Clinton, LA 70722


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           PO Box 2066
Clinton, LA 70722


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:  9148

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $40,000

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:
           John Marc Browning 8100 Hwy 963, Ethel, LA 70730 President
Robert Triche 13707 Hwy 10 St. Francisville, LA 70775 Vice President
Anthony Rouchon 5845 Winchester Lane, Clinton, LA 70722 Treasurer
Bettye Ann Browning 8100 Hwy 963, Ethel, LA 70730 Secretary
Megan Spurlock 7054 W T Hall Rd, Ethel, LA 70730
Todd Morris PO Box 8577, Clinton, LA 70722
Kris Leonard 7219 River Rd., Clinton, LA 70722
Alyssa Browning 8174 Hwy 963, Ethel, LA 70730


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Capital improvements at Clinton Arena. We are looking to improve the arena surface and riding areas. Also funding for equipment to maintain the facility.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $25,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $15,000
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

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?
          The facility is a public arena located in East Feliciana Parish which facilitates and supports youth organizations, 4-H and local equine and rodeo events. The funds will allow for the ground to be improved and maintained in the arena making it a safer and more useful facility for all types of events.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Our goal is to bring in new soil/sand that is better suited for an arena surface as opposed to the red clay that is currently present at the site. We are hoping to improve the grounds with the state funding to make a safer better place to ride and all to enjoy. We are an all volunteer facility and the funding is essential for the necessary improvements.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           1 month

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:
                 None
    
     (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:
                 None

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 0 - 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: 
               None

(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:
               None

          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:
                 Not applicable

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               Not applicable


Contact Information
name:  John Marc Browning 
                                       address:  8100 Hwy 963
Ethel, LA 70730

                                       phone:  225-324-8408
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  clintonlaarena@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  President - Volunteer Board of FAARM