Moltry outlines FAQs: multiple applications allowed, changes need approval, and no purchases before contract

Aug 20, 2026

Moltry said applicants may submit more than one application, that any material changes after funding require HCI committee approval, grantees must cover cost overruns if bids increase, and purchases should not be made until a fully executed contract is returned.

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During a question-and-answer portion, Lori Moltry said applicants may submit more than one application and that each proposal is considered on its own merits. She advised that if a funded project needs to be changed, grantees must submit a request to the HCI administrator and obtain committee approval before making material changes. Moltry also cautioned that if bids come in higher than expected the HCI award amount does not change and the grantee is responsible for covering the difference.

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