Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will distribute $6.25 million in grant funding to selected hospitals serving rural communities.

“Rural healthcare is critical for the continued health and well-being of Texans across our great state,” said Abbott. "This $6.25 million in grant funding will provide qualifying hospitals with the financial support they need to keep serving Texans in rural communities. I thank the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for their hard work to help rural hospitals across Texas increase access to care and address the unique rural health challenges. A stronger rural Texas means a stronger, more resilient future for all Texans."

Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young expressed gratitude for the funding, saying, “I thank Governor Abbott and state lawmakers for this funding. Rural hospitals are a crucial part of the health care system in Texas, and these grants will help them to continue serving their communities with the best care possible.”

The HHSC plans to award up to 25 Texas Rural Hospital Debt Reduction Grants, each totaling $250,000, to help improve the financial stability of qualifying hospitals. The grants are being offered in accordance with the Rural Hospital Services Strategic Plan, which aims to ensure rural Texans have access to hospital services.

Rural hospitals can apply for these grants by April 24, with awards determined based on the hospitals’ applications and supporting documentation detailed in the Request for Application. More information can be found on the HHSC Rural Hospital Finance and Coordination webpage.