Grant administrator: MRDAF reopens; TSET leadership and funding changes could affect small communities

Apr 20, 2026

Grant administrator told the Board that the MRDAF grant program has reopened and asked whether the Town wants to apply for roadway repairs tied to oil-and-gas activity; the administrator also reported that TSET's executive director resigned and pending legislation could reallocate part of its endowment, possibly affecting small-rural grant opportunities.

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The Grant Administrator reported at the April 20 meeting that the Municipal Road Drilling Activity Fund (MRDAF) grant program has reopened and asked the Board for guidance on whether to apply for roadway repairs related to oil-and-gas activity and whether to seek a 25% match from Lincoln County Commissioners.

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