"This $6.25 million in grant funding will provide qualifying hospitals with the financial support they need to keep serving Texans in rural communities."
– Governor Greg Abbott
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – "Rural healthcare is critical for the continued health and well-being of Texans across our great state,” said Governor Greg Abbott earlier today, announcing that the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) is awarding $6.25 million in grant funding to eligible hospitals that serve rural communities.
"This $6.25 million in grant funding will provide qualifying hospitals with the financial support they need to keep serving Texans in rural communities," said Abbott.
“I thank Governor Abbott and state lawmakers for this funding,” said Texas Health & Human Services' Executive Commissioner
Cecile Erwin Young.“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.”
"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," said Gov. Abbott.
"A stronger rural Texas means a stronger, more resilient future for all Texans."
"A stronger rural Texas means a stronger, more resilient future for all Texans."
Qualified rural hospitals have until April 24 to register and apply for the grant and submit the required documentation. Grant awards are based on a rural hospital’s application and supporting documentation as identified in the Request for Application.
- For more information on the rural hospital grant and other related programs,
