Special Project Assistance Monies (SPAM)

Award Description

This award is conducted jointly by the North Central District of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. This award is targeted for, but not limited to, smaller chapters. The Award is used to assist in the completion of an existing project that benefits the entire band program and is outside the realm of administrative fiscal responsibility.

Chapters will be given the opportunity to give a short presentation about their project to the District Councils at District Convention. In the event of a large pool of applications, applications may be narrowed down to a set of finalists before convention. The projects will be reviewed, and a winner will be selected by the District Councils. In the case of a tie, the Governors and Counselors will decide the winner of the grant. If the committee does not deem a project outstanding, the committee reserves the right not to present the grant.

The maximum allotment is $400. Chapters can apply for all or part of the total amount available. Any excess money that is left after the deadline will be placed in a discretionary fund that will be used by the District Officers as needed. All monies will be allocated by a decision of the joint District Council. A contract will be developed, and when signed, will bind the chapter to the terms of the project. A halfway point progress report summarizing the current progress must be sent to each District Treasurer, Governors, and Counselors. At the following District Convention, receipts should be present and a written overview of the completed project should be sent to the Counselors and the Vice President for Special Projects. Photographs and visual aids should be presented if possible so that the district can see how money is being spent.

Requirements

• Project must have a beneficial effect on the entire band program. 

• The primary purpose of the project should service the band, not the chapter. 

• Project must involve as many actives and prospective members as possible. 

• Complete the SPAM Application Form. 

• Submit a letter of recommendation from a Sponsor, Director of Bands, or Advisor. The letter should be sent directly to the TBS NCD VPSP (ncdvpsp@tbsigma.org) and the KKY NCD VPP (ncdvpp@kkpsi.org). 

• Give a short presentation about your project proposal at District Convention if selected. Presentation guidelines will be sent out a month prior to Convention.