AUSTIN, Texas (KAUZ) – Texas Health and Human Services will be awarding over $6 million in grants to rural hospitals to improve financial stability according to a release from Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s office. Up to 25 hospitals can participate in the program, which will provide $250,000 to each recipient of the Texas Rural Hospital Debt Reduction Grant.
“I thank Governor Abbott and state lawmakers for this funding,” Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young said. “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.”
Rural hospitals that qualify for the grant have until April 24 to register and apply for the grant award. Awards will be based on the application and submitted documents.
“Rural healthcare is critical for the continued health and well-being of Texans across our great state,” Governor Abbott said. “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.”
Rural hospitals can learn more about the process and apply here.
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