St. Luke’s Rural Healthcare Grant now accepting applications

     UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation is accepting applications for its Rural Healthcare Grant Program, which provides matching grant funds towards healthcare services for rural residents living in Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Delaware, Iowa, northern Johnson, Jones, and Linn counties. The maximum grant request is $6,000.

   St. Luke’s Foundation Rural Healthcare Grant Program can help with funding for these needs:

   • Equipment for emergency care in the pre-hospital environment

   • Training for emergency personnel to gain or enhance their skills

   • Basic life supporting training equipment such as hands-only CPR and Little Anne

   • Mileage reimbursement for transportation programs

   Eligible entities include:

   • Ambulance services

   • Paramedics

   • Fire and rescue departments

   • Transportation programs

   • First responders

   Since 1980, St. Luke’s Foundation’s Rural Healthcare Grant has provided matching grant funds towards healthcare services for rural residents.

   Applications must be returned to St. Luke’s Foundation by noon on Tuesday, May 27. To apply for a grant, visit bit.ly/STL-RHCGrant2025 or call St. Luke’s Foundation at 319-369-7572 to learn more.