# State Fiscal Year 2026 Pediatric Tele-Connectivity Resource Program for Rural Texas (HHS0017228)

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is soliciting applications for the State Fiscal Year 2026 Pediatric Tele-Connectivity Resource Program for Rural Texas. This $10 million grant program aims to connect Rural Hospitals (RHs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) in Texas with pediatric specialists, pediatric subspecialists through telemedicine medical services, and institutions affiliated with the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium. Funding may be used for technology, equipment, service contracts, training, and minor facility renovations to expand pediatric and mental health access in rural areas.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (Texas)
- Posted: 2026-06-03
- Application due: 2026-07-13
- Funding: $10.0M
- Eligible applicants: Rural Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics
- How to apply: Electronic submission via HHSC Grants Management System (GMS) External Portal: https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/Grants/FundingOpportunity?id=a0Fcr000005X6a1
- Funding source: state-funded, not RHTP
- Official source: https://resources.hhs.texas.gov/rfa/hhs0017228

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are Rural Hospitals (RHs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) in Texas. Refer to Section II, Scope of Grant Project, in the RFA document for detailed eligibility criteria.

## Requirements

Applications must be submitted electronically via the HHSC Grants Management System (GMS) External Portal. Refer to the RFA and all exhibits for full program, reporting, insurance (per Exhibit G), and construction (per Exhibit C if applicable) requirements. The application must include all required exhibits, completed forms, budget template (Exhibit E), and attestations specified in the solicitation package.

## Required attachments

- Completed Application Form
- Budget Template (Exhibit E)
- Required Exhibits and Attestations
- Insurance Documentation (per Exhibit G)
- Texas Uniform General Conditions Acceptance (if applicable, see Exhibit C)
- Any Other Forms Specified in the RFA

## Application package and source documents

- [TX - 2026 - State Fiscal Year 2026 Pediatric Tele-Connectivity Resource Program for Rural Texas](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/17843c54-0c33-4869-bfdd-eb7c51a474b5/file) (primary) — official: https://resources.hhs.texas.gov/rfa/hhs0017228
- [TX - 2026 - Request for Applications (RFA) - Pediatric Tele-Connectivity Resource Program for Rural Texas Grant Program](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/03620c7e-7627-476a-9aa5-945e4ae67ce1/file) — official: https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068cr00000qZOUfAAO
- [TX - 2026 - Exhibit H Grants Management System (GMS) External Portal Information](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/4e5f0b60-b4fc-46be-89e3-55c5536c67a6/file) — official: https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068cr00000qaD8uAAE
- [TX - 2026 - HHS0017228 Exhibits and Forms](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/cfca62fd-4af7-4e64-8b48-124019a4c41c/file) — official: https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068cr00000qahIDAAY
- [TX - 2026 - Exhibit C, Texas Uniform General Conditions for Construction Contracts and 2025 Supplemental General Conditions](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/635c43f8-8013-49d4-8663-e4c63872b5de/file) — official: https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068cr00000qahIDAAY#zip-entry=Exhibit%20C%2C%20TX%20UGCs%20for%20Construction%20Contracts%20and%202025%20Supplemental.pdf&sha256=9eee257f7df9
- [TX - 2026 - Exhibit E, Budget Template](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/4b66fc4a-cecf-4a61-af57-ae73469ecdef/file) — official: https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068cr00000qahIDAAY#zip-entry=Exhibit%20E%2C%20Budget%20Template.xlsx&sha256=b15d23a8b5d4
- [TX - 2026 - Exhibit F, Pedi-Tele Evaluation Tool](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6d1a5764-261e-44dd-afb0-5059f244df1f/file) — official: https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068cr00000qahIDAAY#zip-entry=Exhibit%20F%2C%20Pedi-Tele%20Evaluation%20Tool.pdf&sha256=da4379ccf7ca
- [TX - 2026 - Exhibit G, Insurance Requirements](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/2a0b7e5d-7aeb-4de4-845d-fc3505271b50/file) — official: https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068cr00000qahIDAAY#zip-entry=Exhibit%20G%2C%20Insurance%20Requirements.pdf&sha256=d24c3dfcfa38
- [TX - 2024 - Exhibit B, HHS Uniform Terms and Conditions – Grant](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/1319eab6-7795-4fef-be90-f12d9d532e60/file) — official: https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068cr00000qahIDAAY#zip-entry=Exhibit%20B%2C%20HHS%20UTCs%20Grant%20v%203.5.pdf&sha256=2aa8fd6c42b5
- [TX - 2026 - Exhibit B-1, HHS Additional Provisions Grant Funding](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/5bf46622-ff39-4e7e-8319-75167068bf6a/file) — official: https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068cr00000qahIDAAY#zip-entry=Exhibit%20B-1%2C%20HHS%20Additional%20Provisions%20Grant%20Funding.pdf&sha256=d736f4c393bb

More Texas RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/tx (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/tx.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/state-fiscal-year-2026-pediatric-tele-connectivity-resource-program-for-rural-te--e18dae7fb5 — data as of 2026-08-18.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.