Big Questions Application Form 2020 | National Speech & Debate Association

Name*

First Last

Email*

Phone*

School Name*

Is this your first time applying to hold a Big Questions event?*

Yes
No

Is your school a Title I or under-resourced school?*

Yes
No

Please describe how your school/program is under-resourced.*

Please provide a mailing address for a check to be sent if your application is accepted.*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

What organization would you like the check made out to? We CANNOT make checks out to individuals. Please note that due to the demand for the Big Questions Grant, applicants affiliated with the school's speech and debate program will be given preference.*

Ex: NSDA HS Speech and Debate

Does your school have a membership with the National Speech & Debate Association?*

NSDA District*

To receive funding for hosting a BQ event, a school must be a member. I consent to a portion of my grant award to be applied to the school membership fee.*

The school membership fee is $149 for high schools and $75 for middle schools.

Yes

What is the tentative start date of this event?*

Please provide us with at least 2 weeks (from the start date of your event) to review your application.

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What is the tentative end date of this event?*

All reporting information must be turned in by May 31 in order to receive funds.

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How did you hear about Big Questions and this funding opportunity?*

Participation and Logistics

After all reporting materials (reporting form and surveys) are returned to the NSDA, a subgrant check will be mailed to the address you provided. The amount awarded will be based on the number of schools and students that participate in your event. If 1-2 schools participate, your school will receive $250 (for the first 10 Students) + $10 per student after that. If 3+ schools participate, your school will receive $400 (for the first 10 Students) + $10 per student after that.

NOTE: No institution may earn more than $2,500 during the 2020-2021 application cycle.

How many students do you expect to compete in this event?*

Please carefully consider this number, as we use it to budget the total amount we are able to grant to schools each year. The financial incentive you receive will not be more than the number you estimate here.

Please enter a number from 1 to 1000.

How many schools will participate in your event?*

Please carefully consider this number, as we use it to budget the total amount we are able to grant to schools each year. The financial incentive you receive will not be more than the number you estimate here.

1-2 schools
3+ schools

Will any other tournament events be running concurrently with Big Questions?*

Yes
No

Awards: How would you like to recognize students for their BQ participation?*

3 plaques: Champion, Runner-Up, and Third Place
Customized plaque option
Printable BQ Certificate

Please describe the customized BQ plaques you would like to order. How many? What should they say?*

Would you like to bundle the BQ plaque purchase with your entire tournament's trophy shop purchase?

Yes
No

Grant Requirements

I understand that a minimum of 10 students must participate in the event.*

A partnership counts as 2 students.

Yes

I understand that each student must compete in a minimum of 3 rounds.*

Yes

I understand that the financial award I receive will not be more than the participation numbers I projected in this application.*

Yes

I understand that I must ask all student competitors, judges, and audience members to complete a brief online survey after the event.*

Yes

I understand that I must submit the completed reporting form within one week of my event.*

Yes

Please share any additional information you would like to be considered.

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Please be sure to press the "Submit" button in the bottom right corner and you will be redirected to a confirmation page. If you have any questions or experience errors in the submission process, please email info@speechanddebate.org or call the NSDA office at 920-748-6206. Thank you for applying!