Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · Posted September 1, 2025
Official source: cms.gov · Source last checked November 12, 2026
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CMS's Year 1 (FY 2026, Budget Period 1) Rural Health Transformation Program award to Texas: $281,319,360.67, as listed on CMS's State Data Maps. CMS announced Year 2 (FY 2027) awards on November 9, 2026; Texas's Year 2 award is $281,976,026.
Eligible applicants are limited to the State of Texas, as the Texas Health & Human Services Commission is the official applicant and recipient. Sub-award opportunities may exist for rural health providers, hospitals, and community organizations as determined by state-administered processes.
Applications must be submitted electronically via the Grants.gov portal for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) by the designated state administering agency (i.e., Texas Health & Human Services Commission).
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Project Director
April Ferrino
april.ferrino@hhs.texas.gov
512.284.3401
Director, Rural Texas Strong Initiative
Anthony Hawley
anthony.hawley@hhs.texas.gov
202-744-1079
Chief Financial Officer
Trey Wood
trey.wood@hhs.texas.gov
512-707-6080
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