Texas

Texas is accepting applications for multiple RHTP ('Rural Texas Strong') grant initiatives supporting rural hospitals, providers, infrastructure, and workforce. Multiple deadlines in May and June 2026 apply to different initiatives and eligible rural entities. This announcement provides application instructions and directs interested organizations to register and apply online. Key contacts: Victoria Grady victoria.grady@hhs.texas.gov Event schedule: - Initiative 1, Part 1 application deadline - 05/22/2026 - Initiative 4 application deadline - 05/27/2026 - Initiative 6 application deadline - 06/01/2026 - Initiative 1, Part 2 application deadline - 06/04/2026

This document contains multiple award amounts for Texas-based organizations under the HHSC PCS Grant program, indicating funding distribution to support health and social services across various communities in Texas.

Texas HHSC awarded $350,000 each to multiple rural hospitals and health centers under the PCS Grant Awards program, totaling $12,250,000. The awards support rural hospital quality improvement and capacity building efforts.

Texas HHSC is soliciting applications for the SFY 2026 Pediatric Tele-Connectivity Resource Program to connect rural hospitals and clinics with pediatric specialists and Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium members via telemedicine. The grant will fund telemedicine services enhancing access to pediatric care in rural Texas. Event schedule: - Release Date - June 3, 2026 - CT - Submission Deadline - July 13, 2026 - 10:30 AM CT

This document is the required Face Page for applicants to the Texas RHTP and HHSC programs. It collects identifying information, funding request, projected expenditures, and compliance signatures for grant applicants. Strict instructions are provided to ensure compliance with eligibility and reporting requirements.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission is soliciting applications for Rural Texas Strong Initiative 1, Part 2, which focuses on improving health for rural Texans. Applicants must complete the registration and application process before the June 4 deadline. The initiative aims to support and strengthen rural health efforts across Texas. Key contacts: Victoria Grady victoria.grady@hhs.texas.gov; RuralTexasStrong@HHS.Texas.Gov Event schedule: - Application Due Date - 06/04/2024 - 10:30 AM CT - Online (HHS Grants Portal)

The program offers funding to eligible rural healthcare providers focusing on recruitment, training, and retention of healthcare professionals in rural areas. It supports building local education and training pipelines and developing retention strategies to strengthen healthcare in small Texas towns. Key contacts: Alexis Jimerson spppcs@hhs.texas.gov Event schedule: - Release Date - April 27, 2026 - Submission Deadline - May 27, 2026 - 10:30 AM CDT

This CMS summary covers multiple state applications to the Rural Health Transformation Program for FY26, with each describing targeted strategies to expand rural care access, workforce, telehealth, care coordination, preventative health, and digital infrastructure. Award amounts for individual states are proposed (e.g., Alabama $203M, Arizona $167M, California $234M), but no specific sub-recipient or hospital awards are named here. All examples are presented at the state strategic plan level, focused on overcoming rural barriers and improving population health.

Texas is applying for RHTP funding with an ambitious, multi-initiative plan focusing on chronic disease prevention, rural workforce strengthening, technology, and healthcare infrastructure. Over 4.3 million rural Texans stand to benefit. The state engaged over 300 public stakeholders and will ensure funding reaches all 8 public health regions through scalable initiatives. Key contacts: Trey Wood Trey.Wood@hhs.texas.gov Event schedule: - Public Input Period End - 09/09/2025 - Online - Regional Stakeholder Meetings - October 2025 - Various - Statewide Public Hearing - 10/13/2025 - Texas (exact venue not stated)

This document presents a regional breakdown of funding allocations by strategy and populations served for Texas regions under an RFA. It provides funding amounts and population counts across multiple Texas regions.

This document provides regional funding allocations for Texas under three strategies with population and county coverage details. It shows breakdowns for eight regions of Texas, detailing funding amounts and assistance types.

The program includes funding opportunities targeting infrastructure and capital investments as well as tele-health resources for pediatric care in rural Texas. Key initiatives are announced with clear application deadlines and procurement numbers for streamlined grant management. Event schedule: - Release of Rural Texas Strong Program – Initiative 4 - 04/27/2026 - Submission Deadline for Initiative 4 - 06/09/2026 - Release of Rural Texas Strong Program – Initiative 6 (Part 1) - 04/30/2026 - Submission Deadline for Initiative 6 (Part 1) - 06/10/2026 - Release of Pediatric Tele-Connectivity Resource Program - 06/03/2026 - Submission Deadline for Pediatric Tele-Connectivity Program - 07/13/2026

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking federal funding to reduce chronic disease through prevention and wellness grants, invest in consumer-facing technology, deploy AI and telehealth services, recruit and retain rural health workers, improve cybersecurity, and upgrade rural hospital equipment. Over 300 written comments and regional meetings informed the development of the application titled 'Rural Texas Strong: Supporting Health and Wellness.' The state will use a competitive process to award funds to benefit rural Texans.