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Sunflower board declines grant modification to cover two surgeries totaling about $26,000
Summary
The board voted unanimously to deny a grantee’s request to use grant funds to cover two surgeries (about $26,000). The grantee confirmed it would absorb the cost for the affected clients and offered to request a formal extension to spend remaining grant funds on approved items.
The Sunflower board voted to decline a grantee’s request to modify its final report to allow grant dollars to cover two surgeries, a line item the board said did not align with the grant’s original scope.
Krista, a Sunflower staff member, reminded the board that the items in question totaled roughly $26,000 for two surgeries. The grantee subsequently confirmed in written follow‑up that it would pay the costs so patients would not face financial hardship and that it could request an extension to spend remaining funds on items consistent with the approved budget (for example community health workers, primary care memberships and prescription services).
Board action
Robin, a board member, moved to decline coverage of the surgeries. Sandra, a board member, seconded the motion. After brief discussion the chair called the vote and the board approved the motion to decline the modification; the meeting minutes state the motion passed unanimously. Staff said they will work with the grantee on any required administrative modifications and potential extension paperwork.
Why it matters
Board members said they appreciated the grantee’s transparency and its assurance that patients would not be billed if the modification was denied. Several members expressed concern that approving such a modification would set a precedent for use of grant dollars outside approved program purposes.
Ending
The board directed staff to coordinate with the grantee on administrative steps following the denial and to track any future requests for extensions or budget changes under normal staff processes.
