ProposalsProposal 460
ProposalsProposal 460
Organize a free, inclusive community chess tournament to foster social engagement, strategic thinking, and local connection, aiming to reach at least 100 participants and inspire ongoing chess activities.
<aside>Submitted via Nouns Grants, a streamlined and user-friendly way to apply for small grants from Nouns. [Read more ↗](https://www.nounsgrants.com/voters)</aside>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Organize a free, inclusive chess tournament for all ages in our local community.
Our town lacks accessible, community-driven events that bring people together. Chess is a universal game that can bridge generations and backgrounds, but there are no local tournaments or clubs. Many residents, especially youth, have limited opportunities for social, strategic, and educational engagement outside of school.
The main barrier is funding for venue rental, equipment, and outreach. Local organizations have limited budgets and volunteers. There’s also a lack of awareness about the benefits of chess for cognitive and social development, so it hasn’t been prioritized.
The tournament will foster community spirit, encourage strategic thinking, and provide a safe, fun environment for all ages. It could spark ongoing chess activities, inspire new friendships, and become an annual tradition. We hope to reach at least 100 participants and their families.
With 10x funding, we could host a series of tournaments, offer chess workshops in schools, provide free chess sets to participants, and invite a grandmaster for a simultaneous exhibition. This would greatly expand our reach and create a lasting chess culture in the region.
Secure a venue (community center or school gym)
Purchase chess sets, clocks, and score sheets
Promote the event via flyers, social media, and local schools
Organize registration and match pairings
Run the tournament with volunteers (myself and two friends)
Award trophies and certificates to winners in each age group
We plan to use a Swiss-system pairing to ensure everyone plays multiple games, regardless of skill level. This format maximizes participation and learning, rather than single-elimination.
May 15: Secure venue and finalize date
May 20–June 10: Promotion and registration
June 15: Tournament day
June 20: Post-event survey and reporting
Potential delays: venue availability, low registration (mitigated by early outreach).
I’ve been planning this for two months, talking to local schools and chess enthusiasts. I’ve learned there’s strong interest, but logistical support is needed to make it happen.
I’m a lifelong chess player, former school chess club president, and experienced event organizer. I have strong ties to the local community and a passion for inclusive activities.
I saw how chess brought people together at my university and wanted to recreate that locally. I’ve organized small chess meetups and volunteered at regional tournaments.
Last year, I organized a 50-person board game night at our community center, which ran smoothly and received great feedback. I also coached a youth chess team to a regional win.
$400: Venue rental
$300: Chess sets, clocks, score sheets
$150: Trophies, certificates, and prizes
$100: Promotion (flyers, online ads)
$50: Refreshments for participants
Organize a free, inclusive community chess tournament to foster social engagement, strategic thinking, and local connection, aiming to reach at least 100 participants and inspire ongoing chess activities.
<aside>Submitted via Nouns Grants, a streamlined and user-friendly way to apply for small grants from Nouns. [Read more ↗](https://www.nounsgrants.com/voters)</aside>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Organize a free, inclusive chess tournament for all ages in our local community.
Our town lacks accessible, community-driven events that bring people together. Chess is a universal game that can bridge generations and backgrounds, but there are no local tournaments or clubs. Many residents, especially youth, have limited opportunities for social, strategic, and educational engagement outside of school.
The main barrier is funding for venue rental, equipment, and outreach. Local organizations have limited budgets and volunteers. There’s also a lack of awareness about the benefits of chess for cognitive and social development, so it hasn’t been prioritized.
The tournament will foster community spirit, encourage strategic thinking, and provide a safe, fun environment for all ages. It could spark ongoing chess activities, inspire new friendships, and become an annual tradition. We hope to reach at least 100 participants and their families.
With 10x funding, we could host a series of tournaments, offer chess workshops in schools, provide free chess sets to participants, and invite a grandmaster for a simultaneous exhibition. This would greatly expand our reach and create a lasting chess culture in the region.
Secure a venue (community center or school gym)
Purchase chess sets, clocks, and score sheets
Promote the event via flyers, social media, and local schools
Organize registration and match pairings
Run the tournament with volunteers (myself and two friends)
Award trophies and certificates to winners in each age group
We plan to use a Swiss-system pairing to ensure everyone plays multiple games, regardless of skill level. This format maximizes participation and learning, rather than single-elimination.
May 15: Secure venue and finalize date
May 20–June 10: Promotion and registration
June 15: Tournament day
June 20: Post-event survey and reporting
Potential delays: venue availability, low registration (mitigated by early outreach).
I’ve been planning this for two months, talking to local schools and chess enthusiasts. I’ve learned there’s strong interest, but logistical support is needed to make it happen.
I’m a lifelong chess player, former school chess club president, and experienced event organizer. I have strong ties to the local community and a passion for inclusive activities.
I saw how chess brought people together at my university and wanted to recreate that locally. I’ve organized small chess meetups and volunteered at regional tournaments.
Last year, I organized a 50-person board game night at our community center, which ran smoothly and received great feedback. I also coached a youth chess team to a regional win.
$400: Venue rental
$300: Chess sets, clocks, score sheets
$150: Trophies, certificates, and prizes
$100: Promotion (flyers, online ads)
$50: Refreshments for participants
