diff --git a/dds_web/api/project.py b/dds_web/api/project.py
index ff086f0ff..044803b72 100644
--- a/dds_web/api/project.py
+++ b/dds_web/api/project.py
@@ -192,6 +192,7 @@ def post(self):
     @logging_bind_request
     @json_required
     @handle_validation_errors
+    @handle_db_error
     def patch(self):
         """Partially update a the project status"""
         # Get project ID, project and verify access