Request for Application: HHS0017228

Agency: HHSC
Procurement Number: HHS0017228
Procurement Name: State Fiscal Year 2026 Pediatric Tele-Connectivity Resource Program for Rural Texas
Program Name: Rural Hospital
Release Date: June 3, 2026
Submission Deadline: July 13, 2026 — 10:30 am CDT

Executive Summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the System Agency, is accepting applications for the State Fiscal Year 2026 Pediatric Tele-Connectivity Resource Program for Rural Texas Grant Program.

The purpose of this program is to connect Rural Hospitals (RHs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) with (i) pediatric specialists and pediatric subspecialists who provide Telemedicine Medical Services (TMS) or (ii) an institution of higher education that is a member of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium established under Chapter 113 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

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

https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/Grants/FundingOpportunity?id=a0Fcr000005X6a1