Slip-on Tanker Units

The Department of the Interior (DOI) is offering grants through its Wildfire Management - Preparedness program (CFDA 15.088) to provide local governments with financial assistance to acquire slip-on tanker units. The objective is to establish fleets of vehicles that can be quickly converted to fire engines, thereby increasing wildland fire response capabilities amid worsening conditions from climate change. Eligible applicants are local governments with fire protection responsibilities. Proposals will be evaluated based on the population served and prioritized for areas with the highest wildfire risk. The application deadline is June 4, 2024.

The grant program, established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will cover the costs of the slip-on tanker units and their installation, as long as they meet the minimum specifications outlined in the solicitation. There is no specific budget range disclosed, but the funding is intended to support the acquisition of these specialized units by local governments across the country to bolster their wildfire preparedness and management efforts.