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Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Wildland Fire (OWF) - Slip-On Tanker Units

ID: D26AS00056 • Type: Posted
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Description

Wildfire activity is increasing. Drought and prolonged, increased temperatures are creating conditions that allow wildfires to start earlier in the year, enable them to last longer, and make them more difficult to control. Increasingly intense wildfires and prolonged droughts then lead to an influx of invasive species that burn more easily than native vegetation and in turn propel still more extreme wildfire activity.As a result, wildfires are now occurring in places where they were previously extremely rare, with more land burning, on average, each year.This is leading to a year-round wildfire season, now referred to as a fire year, throughout the country. The frequency of large wildfires is also increasing, particularly near communities.The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as BIL, enacted in November 2021, provides funding to local governments to acquire slip-on tanker units to support wildland firefighters.
Background
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), through its Office of Wildland Fire (OWF), is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Slip-On Tanker Units. This initiative is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted in November 2021, which aims to provide funding to local governments to enhance their wildfire response capabilities.

The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires, exacerbated by drought and climate change, necessitate improved firefighting resources, particularly in communities with limited access to such equipment.

Grant Details
The grant will fund the acquisition of slip-on tanker units that can be mounted on existing vehicles to create fire engines quickly. Eligible applicants may submit either single-entity applications or consolidated applications on behalf of multiple entities. Each application must demonstrate compliance with minimum specifications outlined in Attachment 1.

The total anticipated funding for this opportunity is $20 million, with an expected number of awards ranging from 125 to 175. Individual awards will range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $249,000.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S. local governments that provide fire protection and emergency services and have a population of 50,000 or less. Applicants must have a SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) and demonstrate moderate wildfire risk as defined by the Wildfire Risk to Communities dashboard.

Period of Performance
The grant period will commence upon award notification, expected between May 15, 2026, and September 15, 2026.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is $20 million, with individual grant awards anticipated between $10,000 and $249,000.

Place of Performance
The grants are intended for U.S. local governments across various geographic locations that meet eligibility criteria.
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Overview

Agency
Interior Business Center (IBC) [DOI]
Category of Funding
Disaster Prevention and Relief
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
15.088 - Department of Interior Wildfire Management - Preparedness
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 1/22/26 Interior Business Center posted grant opportunity D26AS00056 for Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Wildland Fire (OWF) - Slip-On Tanker Units with funding of $20.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 15.088 Department of Interior Wildfire Management - Preparedness. It is expected that 150 total grants will be made worth between $10,000 and $249,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Jan. 22, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
March 23, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 34 Days
Closing Date Explanation
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00PM Central Time on the listed application due date.
Last Updated
Jan. 22, 2026, 4:40 p.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
April 23, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Special district governments
Independent school districts
City or township governments
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
County governments
State governments
Additional Info
Eligibility is restricted to U.S. local governments that provide fire protection and other emergency services and are in need of slip-on tankers to improve the wildland firefighting readiness for their area of protection and service a location with a population of 50,000 or less. Additional details are found in the full announcement.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$249,000
Floor
$10,000
Estimated Program Funding
$20,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
150

Contacts

Contact
Interior Business Center
Contact Email
chelsea_whitten@ibc.doi.gov   Profile
Email Description
Financial Assistance Officer
Contact Phone
(202) 599-8557

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