Basic Support Program:
addresses ongoing costs that are central to achievement of an organization's mission. These funds can be used to maintain existing services or strengthen organizational infrastructure by providing salaries for key staff or covering operational expenses such as occupancy, utilities, equipment, etc.
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Foundation Defined Initiatives:
include Healthy & Active Communities, which targets community-based organizations helping people at risk of developing obesity. Expanding Primary Care Access in Non-Urban Settings helps to strengthen the healthcare safety net and improve access to care in rural areas. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Initiative, a nine-year, multi-phase program includes grantmaking, policy, capacity building, evaluation and communication activities.

Other Funding Areas:
include Oral Health, which supports the development of dental sealant application and preventive dental education for children in the MFH service area. Health Literacy focuses on improving the health literacy of Missouri's population to encourage better health decisions and behaviors. Mental Health & Substance Abuse funds youth-based mental health and/or substance abuse prevention and/or treatment programs, as well as assessment or program planning that address prevention and/or treatment needs of all age groups with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders. Chronic Care funding supports the implementation of the Chronic Care Model to improve the health outcomes of people living with chronic disease(s). The Women's Health program addresses the health behavior, prevention, and treatment needs of women.