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Find similar grantsSlip-on Tanker Pilot Program is sponsored by Department of the Interior. Strengthens local governments' wildfire response by providing funding for equipment that converts vehicles into wildland fire engines.
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Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program | U.S. Department of the Interior Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary : July 4th 2026 National Preparedness Level Find current wildfire information. Current Wildfire Information Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program The U.S. Wildland Fire Service helps to expand the firefighting capacity of our local partners.
The Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program strengthens wildfire response by helping small, remote emergency response agencies expand their wildland firefighting fleet as they continue to face the devastating impacts of intensifying wildfires.
Award Amount : $10,000 to $500,000 Eligibility : Local governments serving a population of 50,000 or less Status : Application window closed March 14, 2025 (check back soon for award announcements and the next application window) The program can be used by local governments to purchase slip-on tanks, which can quickly convert trucks and other vehicles to be operated as wildland fire engines.
Local governments that serve communities with a moderate or high wildfire risk and provide emergency services to areas with a population of 50,000 or less are eligible. Each applicant can apply for grants ranging from $10,000 to $500,000. The pilot program, which began in 2024, is authorized to award a total of $50 million in grants.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments serving communities with a population of 50,000 or less. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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