CTF Funding Opportunities
The Missouri Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) Board of Directors awards grant funds designed to support child abuse and neglect prevention efforts in Missouri. Notices of available funding for all CTF programs will be posted on this webpage.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Rural Health Transformation Funding for Home Visiting – Application Period Through August 23, 2026
The Missouri Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) is pleased to announce the total availability of $588,000 annually to support agencies in initiating and implementing Rural Health Transformation (RHT) home visiting. Grantees will have the option to renew their contracts annually for up to 4 additional years, subject to performance and funding availability. Funding will allow up to $100,000 for model fees and training costs for new nurse-based home visitors and up to $488,000 for the expansion of nurse-based home visiting.
Eligible home visiting programs must currently be implementing, or working toward implementing, an evidence-based, HomVEE-approved model and be able to demonstrate fidelity to the model. All services must be provided by nurses. Services must be an expansion and cannot supplant current funding. Additional eligibility requirements are outlined in the RFP and attachments below:
Register for the informational meeting on July 8, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The application period for this funding opportunity closes by the end of the day on August 23, 2026. Completed applications must be submitted to Melinda.Kirsch@oa.mo.gov.
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For questions about CTF’s child abuse and neglect prevention funding:
Jennifer Sommerfeld, Program Director
573-751-6511
Amy Sielaff, Home Visiting Director
573-526-6050