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Stored deadline is 2026-03-23 but the page states the application window closed March 14, 2025. The program is not currently open; applicants are told to check grants.gov for the next window.
"Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program is sponsored by Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Wildland Fire (OWF). This program provides financial assistance to local governments to acquire slip-on tanker units, which allow for the quick conversion of trucks and other vehicles into wildland fire engines. The goal is to strengthen local governments' wildfire response capacity.
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Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program | U.S. Department of the Interior Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary : July 4th 2026 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: U. S. local governments that provide fire protection and other emergency services, are in need of slip-on tankers to improve wildland firefighting readiness, and service a location with a population of 50,000 or less. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 to $249,000 (anticipated range in previous round), up to $20 million available. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 23, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program is funded by Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Wildland Fire (OWF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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