Big Questions Standard Application | 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

Who would you like listed on the payee? We CANNOT make checks out to individuals.*

School
Speech & debate team, booster club, or nonprofit (list below)

Please list the speech & debate team, booster club, or nonprofit you would like the check made out to:*

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

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

NSDA District*

Tournament name, city, and state

What is the tentative start date of this event?*

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

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What is the tentative end date of this event?*

MM

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YYYY

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 + $10 per student. If 3+ schools participate, your school will receive $400 + $20 per student. No institution may earn more than $5,000 during the 2019-2020 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.

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

How many Big Questions awards will you be purchasing?

Awards for the top 3 are required. The standard plaques cost $10/plaque + shipping. Customized plaques cost $17/plaque + shipping. The cost will be deducted from the grant award.

3 plaques: Champion, Runner-Up, and Third Place
Customized option

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

Customized plaques cost $17/plaque + shipping. Awards for the top three are required. The cost will be deducted from the grant award.

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 15 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 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.

You're Almost Done!

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!