The Mission Store Inc. is offering its 14th Annual Mini-Grants to Box Butte County and you thought we were just a place to drop off used items to be sold.
The Mission Store is more than just a used clothing and miscellaneous store; we are a non-profit organization, run solely by our volunteers. Not one person is paid at our store. You ask why? The reason for this is so all our money can and will be used to benefit our city, our county and its people. (Except what is used to pay for building improvements and utilities to keep the building cool in the summer and warm in the winter and clean and sanitized for you, our customers.)
Did you know we respond to emergencies? We are more than happy to help the police, fire department and DOVES organization and anyone in need. Our store’s goals are to accept donated clothing and household goods, help those in need, reuse and recycle, foster volunteerism and respond to emergencies.
Did you know that we recycle clothing and shoes that do not sell in Alliance to another place in the country? I know some of you have seen the big semi that comes here twice a year to buy our bales of clothing that hasn’t sold to be reused and resold somewhere else; and yes, that money is part of the grant money also.
All organized, non-profit groups are eligible for funds, which must be used for projects that will benefit the entire group. Funds, if awarded, must not be used for salaries, insurance or operating expenses.
Many organizations have previously benefited from the mini-grant program with a total of $53,796.00 being returned to the community in 2020. (Considering the fact we were closed for several months due to COVID, we wanted to make sure the grants were still given.)
Applicants should include in their proposals:
*The name and description of the program or event they are requesting funding for.
*An explanation regarding how the grant funds will be used.
*A description of the target audience.
*The program goals and expected outcome.
*A statement explaining how the funds will assist in making the program a reality.
Forms may be picked up at the Mission Store (302 Box Butte Ave, Alliance (during store hours, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, and must be returned to the Mission Store.
Applications submitted through the mail must be postmarked on or before Oct. 14, 2021. They may be mailed to: The Mission Store, P.O. Box 179, Alliance, NE 69301.