Richard Guidry Cajun and Creole Language Fund Application

Richard Guidry Cajun and Creole Language Fund

I. OBJECTIVES OF THE FUND

Richard Guidry (1949–2008) contributed greatly to the education and preservation of the French language. This educator, author, actor and consultant dedicated his life to keeping the Cajun and Creole dialects alive in South Louisiana. The Richard Guidry Cajun and Creole Language Fund (RGCCLF) was established to support projects and initiatives that encourage, increase and improve the use of the multiple varieties of French in Louisiana, especially their spoken use in public, in the arts and in education. This includes, (but is not limited to) scholarships for students or non-students, aid for classroom projects, as well as research, cultural initiatives and media projects for the wider community.

II. CRITERIA FOR GRANT APPLICATION AND GRANT RECIPIENTS

a. All applicants must be U.S. citizens and current residents of Louisiana.

b. The applicant’s project must incorporate the French language, in whole or in a substantial part.

c. Applicants must show how their project will benefit the francophone community in Louisiana and the growth of French in our state.

d. Applicants must show an effort to complete the application in their level of French.

e. Only complete applications will be evaluated. A complete application consists of the application form, the budget form, a narrative and the required appendices. Two copies of all documents (one in French for RGCCLF and one in English for CFA), except for letters of recommendation, must be submitted.

f. Selected applicants commit to providing a summary report with receipts and details of how the grant funds were spent no later than thirty (30) days after the project is completed.

g. “Richard Guidry Cajun and Creole Language Fund, a fund of Community Foundation of Acadiana” MUST be acknowledged precisely as indicated on the project.

h. Grant recipients are allowed only one (1) grant within a two-year period. The two-year period will be determined according to the date on which a grant request is approved.

III. DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING APPLICATION

a. A complete application must include a copy in French and a copy in English of the following documents, except for letters of recommendation:

i. Application form

ii. Budget form

iii. Narrative and appendices

iv. Appendices

b. Content and form of application narrative

i. The project narrative is where the applicant expresses how the project respects the RGCCLF objectives and meets the grant application criteria (particularly point “c”). Applicants must show an effort to complete the application in their level of French. It must be limited to the equivalent of no more than 3 pages, using the following standards:

1. A “page” is 8.5” x 11”, on one side only, with 1” margins at the top, bottom, and both sides.

2. Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the project narrative, including titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, and captions. However, all text in charts, tables, figures, and graphs may be single spaced. Charts, tables, figures, and graphs presented in the project narrative count toward the page limit.

3. A 12 point font should be used.

c. Appendices must include the following:

1. For individuals, your resume and two letters of support

2. For associations or other entities, a description of the entity (including
mission statement), the organization’s current operating budget, resumes of key people involved with the project, and two letters of support.

IV. DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION

Applications for funding may be submitted online or in writing using the forms
available on Community Foundation of Acadiana’s (www.cfacadiana.org) website. The application deadlines are as follows:

Spring application deadline: March 15, 2024

Fall application deadline: September 15, 2024

RGCCLF will award up to four-thousand dollars ($4,000) in grants. Project underwriting is typically between $500 and $1,000.

Questions can be emailed to Jennifer M. Rodriguez with CODOFIL at jrodriguez@crt.la.gov or Donor Services with Community Foundation of Acadiana at donorservices@cfacadiana.org.

Application Type

Type of application*

IndividualEntity

Individuals

If an individual, that person must provide a summary report with receipts and details of how the grant funds were spent no later than thirty (30) days after the project is completed. If Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) does not receive such documentation, it may consider the grant to be taxable income and may issue a 1099 to the individual. Therefore, the individual must provide CFA with their social security number before receiving any funding for the project.

Indicate Type of Entity*

Governmental AgencyNon-profit OrganizationSchool or School SystemOther

Applicant Information

Legal Name*

Tax ID# (school/nonprofit)*

00-0000000

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Phone Number*

Email*

example@example.com

Contact Person

Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name

Title*

Please provide your title in English and in French

Organization (if applicable)*

Please provide your organization name in English and in French.

Phone Number*

Contact Email*

example@example.com

Project Information

Title of project*

Include the English and French versions of your project title.

Summary (ONE sentence)*

Please provide this sentence in both English and French

Project Dates*

Total Amount Requested*

Budget

Please include your budget information in both English and French.

Enter your budget in order of priority*

	Activity (in order of priority)	Planned dates(s) of activity	Number of people served	Cost (indicate if estimated)
Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4 (Optional)
Priority 5 (Optional)

Total Amount of Budget*

Will the requested funding be matched by other sources?*

YesNo

Explain*

Narrative and Appendices

Upload Application Narrative and Appendices*

Browse Files

Multiple documents may be chosen to upload. Make sure to include an English and a French version of each document.

I hereby confirm that all information provided on this application is correct, to best of my knowledge. (Please type your full name below to indicate you agree and understand the aforementioned statement.) *