Rural and Community Hospitals Interior and Exterior LED Lighting Retrofits

This contract involves a grant program aimed at rural and community hospitals in Texas, defined as those located in counties with populations of 60,000 or fewer or designated by Medicare as Critical Access Hospitals, Sole Community Hospitals, or Rural Referral Centers outside metropolitan areas. The program provides reimbursement grants to eligible taxpayer-supported hospitals for replacing interior and exterior lighting fixtures with high-efficiency LED systems. The goal is to enhance energy efficiency, safety, and comfort within these facilities. The total funding available under this solicitation is approximately $6 million, with individual grants capped at $240,000 per successful applicant, and each hospital may submit only one application. The application process is detailed in parts 4.7 and 4.8 of the Request for Applications (RFA). The solicitation, titled "Rural and Community Hospitals Interior and Exterior LED Lighting Retrofits," was posted on August 20, 2025, with a response deadline of October 3, 2025. Managed by Texas Grants under the Texas state agency, the program falls under NAICS code 561330, indicating its focus on administrative and support services. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Joseph Madden, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. The funding opportunity emphasizes supporting rural healthcare infrastructure improvements through energy-efficient lighting upgrades, with the application process accessible through the Texas SmartBuy grants portal.