Category: Funding

HRSA Funding Opportunity: Learning Collaborative for HIV Oral Health and Primary Care Integration, HRSA-25-103, Apply by August 12

July 2, 2025

HRSA Funding Opportunity: Learning Collaborative for HIV Oral Health and Primary Care Integration, HRSA-25-103, Apply by August 12

The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA’s) HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part F Community Based Dental Partnership Program (CBDPP), Learning Collaborative for HIV Oral Health and Primary Care Integration (CBDPP), cooperative agreement.

This cooperative agreement will:

  • Promote information sharing and exchange,
  • Maintain and strengthen oral health and primary care integration, and
  • Improve dental education and training through Interprofessional training and community-based education, support community-based dental leaders in HIV oral health care.

Who is Eligible to Apply

  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
  • State governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • City or township governments
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses

Apply by August 12, 2025, no later than 11:59 p.m. ET

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Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program, Apply by July 17

July 2, 2025

Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program, Apply by July 17

Eligible clinicians who provide pediatric medical subspecialty, pediatric surgical specialty, or child and adolescent behavioral health care can apply to this program. HRSA offers up to $100,000 in educational loan repayment. In exchange recipients must work full-time for three years in a Pediatric Specialty LRP-approved facility.

Apply by July 17

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Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program, Apply by July 12

July 2, 2025

Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program, Apply by July 12

Eligible substance use disorder (SUD) treatment clinicians and community health workers can apply to this program.

HRSA offers up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment. In exchange, recipients must work full-time for six years in a facility approved for the STAR Loan Repayment program.

Apply by July 12

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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Grant Program Funding will be Available Soon!

June 23, 2025

Substance Use Disorder Grant Program (SUD) Grant Program Funding will be Available Soon!

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is pleased to announce the Substance Use Disorder Grant Program (SUD). The goal of the program is to increase health outcomes and prevent and reduce the prevalence of SUDs and/or drug-related harms, including overdose.

Funding will soon be available for projects to achieve this goal through evidence-based strategies aimed at increasing prevention, recovery, and access to treatment programs and services targeting Missouri’s populations with the highest rates of drug-related overdose, poor health outcomes and contributing health factors.

Notice of Grant Opportunities will be posted on the DHSS website when available. To apply for funding, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED with the MO procurement system, MissouriBUYS. MissouriBUYS is the State of Missouri’s web-based statewide eProcurement system located at https://missouribuys.mo.gov/supplier-registration. You can find detailed registration instructions at https://missouribuys.mo.gov/media/pdf/movers-supplier-registration-instructions.

Please note: the time from funding opportunity posting to the application due date may be limited to 4 weeks.

Please email SUDGrantProgram@health.mo.gov to be added to the DHSS mailing list to receive notification of SUD Program funding opportunities and other program-related information.

HRSA Loan Repayment Programs Open

June 17, 2025

HRSA Loan Repayment Programs Open

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has three loan repayment programs open to support working health professionals. They include:

  • Faculty Loan Repayment Program – Apply by July 3, 7:30 p.m. ET
    • Provides up to $40,000in health professional student loan repayment to faculty who serve two years at an eligible health professions school.
  • Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)– Apply by July 10, 7:30 p.m. ET
    • Provides up to $250,000 for a six-year, full-time service commitment.
    • The following are eligible to apply:
      • Behavioral health clinicians,
      • Support workers,
      • Clinical support staff, and
      • Individuals trained in substance use disorders
  • Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program– Apply by July 17, 7:30 p.m. ET
    • Provides up to $100,000 in exchange for a three-year, full-time service commitment.
    • Clinicians providing pediatric medical or surgical care or child and adolescent mental and behavioral health care are eligible to apply.

Click Here to Learn More and Apply

Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program, Apply by July 10

June 2, 2025

Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program, Apply by July 10

Apply to the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program. Eligible substance use disorder (SUD) treatment clinicians and community health workers can apply to the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program.

Apply by July 10.

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Faculty Loan Repayment Program, Apply by July 3

June 2, 2025

Faculty Loan Repayment Program, Apply by July 3

The Faculty Loan Repayment Program application is open now through July 3. Eligible faculty members can apply to the Faculty Loan Repayment Program. HRSA will repay a portion of a recipient’s health professional student loan debt ($40,000 max over two years). In return, a recipient will serve at an eligible health professions school.

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National Health Service Corps New Site Application, Apply by June 17

June 2, 2025

National Health Service Corps New Site Application, Apply by June 17

Eligible health care facilities can apply to become National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved sites.

NHSC-approved sites provide outpatient, comprehensive primary health care services to people. They are located in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).

As an NHSC-approved site, eligible clinicians can apply for NHSC Loan Repayment Programs, and sites can hire NHSC Scholars or Students to Service participants. Sites can also post job opportunities and access on the Health Workforce Connector.

Apply by June 17.

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Requesting a Letter of Support

May 16, 2025

Requesting a Letter of Support

Are you thinking about applying for one of the many federal grants available to rural hospitals to improve the delivery of healthcare in rural areas? While not a guarantee, a strong letter of support can significantly enhance the competitiveness of a grant application, add credibility, and demonstrate commitment to a project, showing it has the backing of relevant stakeholders.

The Missouri Office of Rural Health (MORH) is happy to provide letters of support to our rural health partners, upon request.

To Request a Letter of Support:

  • Please allow a minimum of 5-7 business days for the letter to be written, signed, and returned to you.
  • All requests for letters of support shall be sent to ORHPCinfo@health.mo.gov. Please include:
    • Your abstract or a summary of your planned project
    • Name and address of your organization
    • Name of the project director
    • Contact information to include
    • Full name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
  • If you have submitted a request and have not received a reply within 2 business days, please contact:

 

Apply to Become an NHSC Site – Application Open Through June 17

May 15, 2025

Apply to Become an NHSC Site – Application Open Through June 17

Health Care facilities can now apply for approval to become National Health Service Corps (NHSC) sites. Eligible sites include those that provide outpatient, ambulatory, and primary health care services – such as medical, dental, and behavioral health – to populations in high-need rural and urban areas.

This year, Rural Emergency Hospitals are also eligible for NHSC approval. Approved sites gain the advantage of recruiting and retaining NHSC participants through the Loan Repayment, Scholarship, and Students to Service programs.

Click Here to learn more about NHSC eligibility requirements and apply before June 17, 11:59 p.m. ET.