The recipient entity's physical address:
           513 Prairie Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O. Box 69
Winnsboro, LA 71295

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:  4347

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $110,000

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:
           Paul Price, Jr. - BOD, President
805 Jackson Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295

Cloid White - BOD, Vice President
165 White Road
Winnsboro, LA 71295

Celeste Shivers - BOD, Treasurer
379 Tommie Moore Road
Winnsboro, LA 71295

Susan Ellington - BOD, OPOM Chair
608 Highland Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295

Rochelle Kelly - BOD
801 Prairie Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295

Elbert Lawrence - BOD
604 Prairie Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295

Carmen Sims - BOD
2325 Highway 15
Winnsboro, LA 71295

Hunter White - BOD
1082 New Zion Road
Winnsboro, LA 71295

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Winnsboro Main Street, Inc., an accredited Main Street America community, seeks funds to establish a Façade and Building Improvement Grant Program. The program will provide financial assistance to Main Street property owners and business operators for improvements that enhance the appearance, condition, and functionality of commercial buildings.
The initiative is designed to stimulate private investment, encourage business growth, preserve downtown character, and create an attractive and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and prospective businesses.
Program Objectives
The program will:
• Improve the appearance and overall condition of downtown commercial properties.
• Encourage merchants and property owners to reinvest in existing buildings.
• Promote historic preservation and maintain the architectural character of the downtown district.
• Encourage business retention, new business development, and increased commercial occupancy.
• Enhance shopping, dining, and visitor experience.
• Strengthen community pride and support long-term economic development.
Eligible Improvements
Grant funds may be used for approved exterior façade and building improvements, including:
• Exterior painting, cleaning, and restoration.
• Storefront, window, and door repair or replacement.
• Business signage, awnings, and exterior lighting.
• Brickwork, masonry, siding, and architectural repairs.
• Entrance improvements and accessibility enhancements.
• Other approved improvements that enhance the appearance, safety, or functionality of commercial properties.
Grant Administration
Winnsboro Main Street, Inc. will establish application guidelines, eligibility requirements, funding limits, and an objective review process. Applications will be evaluated based on project feasibility, visual impact, contribution to downtown revitalization, and available funding.
A matching grant requirement may be implemented to encourage additional private investment and maximize the impact of contributed funds. Awards will be subject to available resources and approval by the designated Main Street governing body or grant committee. Grant recipients will provide appropriate documentation of completed work and project expenditures.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $100,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $10,000
          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?
          Winnsboro Main Street is devoted to the preservation and revitalization of Winnsboro’s Historic District and of the community in a law-abiding fashion for the benefit of those who are domiciled within the bounds of the Winnsboro Main Street, Inc.
Improving downtown buildings is an investment in the economic future of the entire community. Attractive, well-maintained commercial properties create positive first impressions, encourage shopping and tourism, attract potential entrepreneurs, and demonstrate confidence in the community's future.
By helping merchants overcome financial barriers to building improvements, this program will stimulate reinvestment, encourage neighboring businesses to improve their properties, increase downtown activity, and create momentum for continued revitalization. The resulting improvements will benefit individual businesses while enhancing the entire commercial district.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Proposed Program Goals
1. Revitalize Downtown Properties: Improve the appearance, condition, and functionality of existing commercial buildings through exterior renovations and building improvements.
2. Encourage Private Investment: Leverage grant funding to motivate property owners and merchants to invest their own resources in improving and maintaining downtown properties.
3. Strengthen Local Businesses: Help existing businesses remain competitive, improve their storefronts, attract customers, and create a more welcoming shopping and business environment.
4. Preserve Community Character: Encourage the restoration and preservation of historic buildings and architectural features that contribute to the unique identity of the downtown district.
5. Attract New Businesses and Investment: Create an appealing commercial environment that encourages entrepreneurs, prospective business owners, and investors to consider downtown locations.
6. Increase Downtown Activity: Enhance the pedestrian experience and create an attractive destination for shopping, dining, tourism, and community activities.
7. Promote Community Pride: Encourage a shared commitment among merchants, property owners, residents, and community organizations to maintain and improve the appearance of downtown.
8. Create Sustainable Revitalization: Establish a continuing partnership between Main Street and local merchants that encourages ongoing improvements beyond the initial grant investment.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           July 2027 through June 2028

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:
                 NA
    
     (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:
                 NA

     (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:
                  NA

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: 
               NA

(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:
               NA

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                NA

          What is the nature of the relationship?  NA

(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:
                 NA

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               NA


Contact Information
name:  Celeste Shivers 
                                       address:  P.O. Box 69
513 Prairie Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295
                                       phone:  318-376-0044
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  celeste@fsbnet.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Director, Treasurer