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County accepts state health grant application totaling $98,341

Dickinson County Board of County Commissioners · March 12, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved submission/acceptance of a KDHE grant application for $98,341 to support county public‑health operations; staff cautioned the final allocated amount may be lower than requested.

The Dickinson County Commission voted to accept a State of Kansas Department of Health and Environment grant application in the amount of $98,341.

County health staff explained the request includes components for immunizations, state public‑health formula funding, mother‑child health and emergency preparedness. Staff reminded the board that last year the county requested a larger amount ($103,382) but the state allocated $96,671, and said the final FY allocation will depend on the state's distribution decisions.

The board approved acceptance of the application by voice vote and asked staff to report back when the state announces actual award amounts.

Provenance: Grant acceptance was presented and voted during the March 19 business meeting.