Request for Application: HHS0017223

Agency: HHSC
Procurement Number: HHS0017223
Procurement Name: The Rural Texas Strong Program – Initiative 1 (Part 2): Make Rural Texans Healthy Again
Program Name: CFO - Provider Finance
Release Date: May 4, 2026
Submission Deadline: June 4, 2026 — 10:30 am CDT

Executive Summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is accepting Applications for the Rural Texas Strong Program – Initiative 1 (Part 2): Make Rural Texans Healthy Again.

The purpose of this program is to enhance or create community-based prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs or services offered by rural Texas hospitals through the implementation of at least one of eight authorized Project implementation methods that are intended to improve the health of rural Texas residents.

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

Link: https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/Grants/FundingOpportunity?id=a0Fcr000005U6t7

Note: Please be aware that registration is required for the optional applicant conference, the link for which is found in the RFA document in the GMS system.