Current Funding Opportunities

Healthy & Active Communities
Support for Local Policy Change
Closes: 4 pm, September 5, 2012
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Community Health & Prevention
Support for Local Policy Change
Closes: 4 pm, September 5, 2012
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Health Policy
Mini Grants
Closes: 4 pm, October 31, 2012
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Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Initiative
Support for Local Tobacco Control Policy Change
Closes: Ongoing
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Programs/Grants

Watch Video of St. Louis Regional Presentation 

Missed the MFH regional meeting in your area? Watch video from the St. Louis regional presentation. You can also download the PowerPoint presentation in PDF form.

News & Views

New Report Reflects Input of Grantees
Dr. Bob Hughes addresses The Center for Effective Philanthropy's report on the opinions of MFH grantees and how it impacts the future of MFH grantmaking. See the report.

United Way Offers One-Time Grant Opportunities 
United Way is offering one-time grant opportunities for eligible nonprofits in their 15-county region.  See the United Way website for application information.

New MFH Publication Looks at Impact of MFH
A Decade of Impact:2002-2011 reflects back on the influence MFH has had through its grantmaking and policy work. The publication features interviews with community leaders from throughout the state as well as current and former board members.  See the publication here on this website and here on your mobile device.

Watch the REEL STORIES Film Series Online
The MFH REEL STORIES film series featured profiles of people helped by MFH funded organizations throughout Missouri. Check out the complete series here.

MFH and Washington University in St. Louis Launch New Obesity Prevention Site
Policy Lift (http://policylift.wustl.edu) is a free online policy resource that helps local policy makers and leaders develop and strengthen obesity-related policies. Visit the Policy Lift website for more information.

MFH MoCAP Survey Open
MFH is seeking information from organizations through its MoCAP initiative. Take the survey here.

Health Policy

Bending the Health Care Cost Curve in Missouri

A new report, Bending the Health Care Curve, outlines six scenarios that could help contain costs in the state over the next decade while improving health care quality. An Executive Summary is also available.

What Will the Supreme Court be Deciding?

This fact sheet, Health Reform: The Case Before the Supreme Court, provides an overview of four key issues the Supreme Court is hearing arguments about and will rule on in the Affordable Care Act case. 

Watch the Health Data Summit Video Online

Missed the Missouri Health Data Summit? Watch the entire event and download presentation slides from the speakers. 

New Issue Brief on Meth in Missouri

A new publication, Issue Brief: Meth in Missouri, examines methamphetamine use and policy initiatives proposed to curb its use and production.

Get Quick Answers to ACA Questions

The Cover Missouri team has answered some frequently asked questions about the Affordable Care Act.  View the answers.