Grant administrator: MRDAF program reopens; TSET leadership, funding changes could affect future grants
Apr 20, 2026
The Grant Administrator reported the Municipal Road Drilling Activity Fund (MRDAF) reopened and asked whether the town should apply and seek a 25% match from Lincoln County; she also reported the TSET executive director resigned and that pending legislation could reallocate part of TSET's endowment to higher education, possibly delaying grant opportunities for small rural communities.
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The Grant Administrator told the Board that the Municipal Road Drilling Activity Fund (MRDAF) grant program has reopened and requested direction on whether to submit an application for roadway repairs related to oil and gas activity. She asked whether the Board wished to approach the Lincoln County Commissioners about contributing the required 25% match; a previous application for similar work had not been approved.
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