September 24, 2025

Applications Now Being Accepted: Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP)

The Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) is currently accepting applications for qualifying health care, mental health, or public health professionals. Applicants may be eligible for up to $60,000 in loan repayment to apply to your qualifying educational debt through the HPLRP in exchange for a two-year service commitment in an area of need.

Deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. CST, November 1, 2025.

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OR

Send questions to DHSS.LoanRepayment@health.mo.gov

September 12, 2025

Funding Opportunity: Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Disorder Recovery – NGO 2604 – Apply by October 14

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Administration (Department), is issuing an NGO, Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Disorder Recovery, for the provision of establishing and/or expanding strategies that reduce barriers to accessing recovery supports and services for populations with higher rates of substance use disorders (SUDs), including those who have co-occurring substance use (SU) and mental health (MH) disorders.

• Projects should be tailored to meet the needs of target populations utilizing data-driven, evidence-based strategies that facilitate recovery and wellness contributing to an improved quality of life for those impacted by SUDs or co-occurring SU and MH disorders.
• This funding cycle will be Notice of Award through June 30, 2026.
• If you are interested in submitting a competitive application to provide the needed services for the Department, you may obtain a copy of the NGO document from the Department’s website at: https://health.mo.gov/living/wellness/substance-use/index.php

The NGO 2604 document will be listed on the website https://health.mo.gov/living/wellness/substance-use/funding-opportunities.php. After downloading the entire document, it will also be necessary for you to check the website location periodically until the time of bid closing in order to obtain amendments to the NGO that may be issued later.

In the event you are unable to download the NGO document from the Internet or have questions regarding the NGO. Please contact Nathan Ridenhour at Nathan.Ridenhour@health.mo.gov or by phone at 573 751-6026.

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Click Here to Download NGO 2604 document and Apply

August 15, 2025

Funding Opportunity: Maternal Peer-Based Recovery Support Program, NGO 2601

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Administration (Department), is issuing an NGO, Maternal Peer-Based Recovery Support Technical Assistance Center, for the provision implementing a Maternal Peer-Based Recovery Support Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to support Department-funded Maternal Peer-Based Recovery Support Programs and other organizations serving the maternal population with substance use disorder or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. This assistance will help implement and expand peer-based recovery support programs for the maternal population. The TAC will also work towards bridging statewide gaps between the medical and behavioral health fields serving the maternal population.

This funding cycle will be Notice of Award through June 30, 2026.

If you are interested in submitting a competitive application to provide the needed services for the Department, you may obtain a copy of the NGO document from the Department’s website at:

https://health.mo.gov/living/wellness/substance-use/index.php

The NGO 2602 document will be listed on the website https://health.mo.gov/living/wellness/substance-use/funding-opportunities.php. After downloading the entire document, it will also be necessary for you to check the website location periodically until the time of bid closing in order to obtain amendments to the NGO that may be issued later.

In the event you are unable to download the NGO document from the Internet or have questions regarding the NGO, please contact Nathan Ridenhour at Nathan.Ridenhour@health.mo.gov or by phone at 573-751-6026.

August 6, 2025

Dental Grant Applications Now Open

Access to Care Grants fund community-based initiatives in the U.S. and its territories providing free or low-cost dental care for underserved children. Selected applicants receive one-year grants of up to $30,000.

Who Can Apply

All non-private dental and/or medical organizations located in the United States and its Territories are welcome to apply:

• Nonprofit organizations,
• Local health jurisdictions,
• County health departments,
• Hospitals and clinics,
• State government agencies,
• Colleges/schools of dentistry,
• Colleges/schools of medicine
• National, state, and local dental societies
• Non-pediatric dentist programs (however, priority is given to projects with pediatric dental leadership)
• Hygienist-based program (as long as they are conducted under direct supervision of a dentist)
• Resident based programs (as long as a licensed dentist is overseeing all patients and running the program)

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July 23, 2025

Apply Now: Quest for Rural Experience Scholarships

The National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) Research and Education Foundation is accepting applications for the fall 2025 Quest for Rural Experience Scholarships.

Quest for Rural Experience Scholarships are $3,000 awards provided directly to students to assist in covering various expenses they may incur during their rotations, including housing, transportation, and other educational expenses. NARHC REF aims to award four scholarships this fall.

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