Missouri opens next round of rural health funding with more than $55 million

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri — Missouri announced more than $55 million in upcoming funding opportunities Friday for rural health care, including mobile clinics, workforce recruitment and upgrades to health providers’ technology.
The rollout includes $5 million for mobile health units, $11 million to recruit and retain health workers, and a combined $37.5 million for technology and digital infrastructure. The state also outlined programs for high-risk pregnancy monitoring, remote access to cardiac and stroke specialists, and emergency-care certifications.
Missouri’s rural health planning materials group nearby Franklin, Lincoln and Warren counties in one regional hub. Providers in that region can check with their hub about eligibility and application dates. The announcement describes funding opportunities and does not name winners for this round.
The state scheduled information sessions for Nov. 12 on workforce support and Nov. 17 on digital infrastructure. Officials encouraged prospective applicants to contact their rural care hub before applications open.
Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, file photograph.
