Butler County Health Department seeks $427,359 in KDHE grants; staff summarize 2025 program data

Mar 3, 2026

Health department presented program statistics (disease cases, immunizations, family planning and maternal-child services) and requested authorization to apply for KDHE 'aid to local' grants totaling $427,359; commissioners approved the application and allowed the chair to sign.

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Broderick Bean, the county health assistant director, told commissioners the Butler County Health Department is seeking permission to apply for State (KDHE) aid-to-local grants for fiscal year 2027 with a combined requested amount of $427,359. Bean said awards will likely be announced in June and reviewed match requirements: the MCH and family planning grants require 40% local match and the preparedness grant requires 10% match; the state formula requires maintenance of effort.

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