The Missouri Rural Health Association (MRHA) was awarded a $906,734 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513) program. This funding will enable MRHA to expand its HealthTran mobility management technical assistance center to enhance communication, support mobility management strategies, and improve education and reporting capabilities in rural Missouri. Key activities include:
- Increasing technical assistance for rural mobility managers and expanding collaboration between healthcare and transportation providers to facilitate discussions, share information, and link resources.
- Expanding the HealthTran volunteer driver program to improve transportation access to healthcare services in rural communities.
- Providing transportation coordination, technical assistance, and training to three rural Missouri communities to enhance access to health and wellbeing services.
- Developing a mobility management certification program and an online mobility management technical assistance resource.
The award period runs from March 2024 through April 2026, and the project is intended to benefit disadvantaged populations in rural Missouri, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, low-income residents, and the uninsured.
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