diff --git a/app/dashboard/models.py b/app/dashboard/models.py
index c5f4b13855e..9d13c9d0eab 100644
--- a/app/dashboard/models.py
+++ b/app/dashboard/models.py
@@ -721,7 +721,7 @@ def status(self):
         is_traditional_bounty_type = self.project_type == 'traditional'
         try:
             has_tips = self.tips.filter(is_for_bounty_fulfiller=False).send_happy_path().exists()
-            if has_tips and is_traditional_bounty_type:
+            if has_tips and is_traditional_bounty_type and self.idx_status in ['cancelled'] :
                 return 'done'
             if not self.is_open:
                 if self.accepted: