TX - 2024 - HHS0014956 - RFA - Children's Hospital Construction Grant Program

Summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) invites eligible children's hospitals in Texas to apply for funding to construct or renovate facilities to add new inpatient pediatric mental health beds. The grant program focuses on addressing unmet need for youth aged 0-20 requiring mental health services and requires a local cost-sharing match.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Texas children's hospitals located in eligible shortage areas as defined in the RFA. Only facilities licensed as children's hospitals and meeting specified statutory and programmatic requirements may apply.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must propose construction or renovation projects that will result in additional inpatient pediatric mental health beds. Funds may be used for construction, renovation, equipment, and related costs. Recipients must provide matching funds as specified in the RFA.

Required attachments

• Application Form (Form F.1)
• Budget Template (Exhibit H)
• Proof of Nonprofit or Governmental Status