Mission Store Mini-Grants Available for 2024

The Mission Store, Inc. is offering its 17th annual year of Mini-Grants. All organized, non-profit groups are eligible for funds through the Mini-Grant Program. This program starts each year on September 1st and runs to October 15th.

(this program is for Box Butte County only)

The Mission Store is a nonprofit organization whose goals are to accept donated

clothing and household goods, help those in need, reuse and recycle, foster volunteerism, and respond to emergencies.

The funds must be used for projects that will benefit the entire group.

Funds will be awarded to nonprofit programs with the goal of improving the overall situation of its participants.

You must pick up a form at the Mission Store and fill it out with your proposal.

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.

* The total amount you are requesting from the Mission Store.

*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.

*If possible – Include a TAX free number (EIN or 501 number) on your application.

(Funds, if awarded, must not be used for salaries, insurance or operating expenses.)

Forms may be picked up at the Mission Store (203 Box Butte) beginning September 1 and must be returned to the Mission Store during store hours, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, or by mail to the Alliance Mission Store, PO Box 179, Alliance, NE 69301 Postmarked on or before October 15, 2024.