Request for Application: HHS0017212

Agency: HHSC
Procurement Number: HHS0017212
Procurement Name: The Rural Texas Strong Program – Initiative 4: The Next Generation of the Small Town Doctor and Team
Program Name: CFO-Provider Finance
Release Date: April 27, 2026
Submission Deadline: May 27, 2026 — 10:30 am CDT

Executive Summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the System Agency, is accepting applications for the Rural Texas Strong Initiative 4: The Next Generation of the Small Town Doctor and Team.

The purpose of this program is to assist eligible rural healthcare providers with recruiting and training healthcare professionals in rural Texas communities by building local education and training pipelines and developing and implementing retention strategies for providers or professionals practicing in rural areas.

Applicants should reference Section II, Scope of Grant, for further detailed information regarding the purpose, background, eligible population, eligible activities and requirements.

https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/Grants/FundingOpportunity?id=a0Fcr000005RDxZ