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

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grant provides full funding for slip-on tanker units, also known as skid units, for fire departments and local governments, with no matching funds required. This grant specifically covers the purchase and installation of these units, which include a tank, pump, and hardware, but does not fund the acquisition of trucks or chassis, forestry hose/reel systems, or modifications to truck beds. Eligibility is restricted to entities meeting the “Local government” definition in 2 CFR 200.1 with a SAM.gov UEI reflecting an “Entity Type” of “US Local Government,” excluding US territories. Applicants must ensure their vehicle can accommodate a unit meeting the minimum specifications outlined in Attachment 1. While the grant is a national program, funding disbursement methods vary and will be in accordance with 2 CFR 200.305. The program does not endorse specific vendors, requiring local governments to select companies that meet the stipulated minimum slip-on tank specifications. Ultra High Pressure and High Pressure fire suppression systems are not eligible as they are not industry standard for wildland firefighting.

This grant opportunity, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), exclusively provides financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of "slip-on tanker units" for wildland fire suppression. These units are defined as self-contained skid units comprising a tank, pump, and hardware, and must meet minimum specifications outlined in Attachment 1. The grant does not cover the purchase of trucks, chassis, or other equipment like forestry hose/reel systems, although other programs may exist for these acquisitions. Eligibility is restricted to local governments, as defined by 2 CFCR 200.1, with a SAM.gov Unique Entity ID reflecting a "US Local Government" entity type; US territories are ineligible. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, indicating full funding. Payments will adhere to 2 CFR 200.305. Grantees are responsible for selecting vendors that meet the minimum slip-on tank specifications. The grant is a national program, accessible to all eligible entities, and the population criterion is based on the entire fire district service area.

This grant opportunity, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), provides financial assistance exclusively for the purchase and installation of “slip-on tanker units” (also known as skid units) for wildland fire suppression. The grant does not cover the purchase of trucks, chassis, or forestry hose/reel systems, though other programs may fund these. Eligibility is restricted to local governments as defined by 2 CFCR 200.1 with a SAM.gov Unique Entity ID reflecting a “US Local Government” entity type; US territories are not eligible. The grant offers full funding with no matching requirement. Specifications for the slip-on units are outlined in Attachment 1, and local governments are responsible for selecting vendors that meet these minimum requirements. While Ultra High Pressure and High Pressure systems are not considered industry standard for wildland fire suppression and are therefore ineligible, Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) may be eligible if they do not cause the unit to be non-compliant with other specifications.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grant provides full funding for local governments to purchase and install slip-on tanker units for wildland fire suppression, with no matching funds required. Eligible entities must meet the definition of “Local government” in 2 CFCR 200.1 and have a SAM.gov Unique Entity ID reflecting a “US Local Government” entity type. The grant specifically covers slip-on tanks, also known as skid units, including associated labor costs for installation. It does not cover the purchase of trucks, forestry hose/reel systems, or truck beds. Applicants must have a vehicle available prior to receiving the slip-on tanker unit. Specifications for the units are outlined in Attachment 1, and applicants are responsible for finding vendors. US territories are not eligible. The grant prioritizes standard pressure fire suppression systems over Ultra High Pressure or High Pressure systems due to cost, maintenance, and safety concerns. Payments will be in accordance with 2 CFR 200.305, Federal payment.

This grant opportunity, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), provides financial assistance exclusively for slip-on tanker units for local fire departments. It does not cover the purchase of trucks, chassis, or other equipment like forestry hose/reel systems, although labor costs for slip-on unit installation are eligible. Applicants must be local governments as defined by 2 CFR 200.1, possess a SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) reflecting a 'US Local Government' entity type, and have a vehicle available for the unit prior to receipt. The grant offers full funding with no matching requirement. Eligibility extends to all qualifying entities within the US, excluding territories. Minimum specifications for slip-on tanker units are detailed in Attachment 1, and local governments are responsible for vendor selection. Ultra High Pressure and High Pressure systems are not considered industry standard for wildland fire suppression and are ineligible.

This grant opportunity, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), exclusively covers financial assistance for slip-on tanker units, also known as skid units, for fire departments. The grant does not cover the purchase of trucks, chassis, or other equipment like forestry hose/reel systems, although other programs might exist for such acquisitions. Eligible applicants must be local governments as defined in 2 CFCR 200.1, possess a SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) reflecting a 'US Local Government' entity type, and can be individual fire departments or consolidated applications. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The grant covers the cost of the slip-on units and their installation. Payments are distributed in accordance with 2 CFR 200.305. US territories are not eligible. Applicants are responsible for finding vendors that meet the minimum specifications outlined in Attachment 1 for the slip-on tanker units, as the grant does not provide a list of approved manufacturers. The population considered for the grant is the entire service area of the fire district.

This grant opportunity, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), exclusively provides financial assistance for the purchase and installation of “slip-on tanker units” (also known as skid units) for wildland fire suppression. The grant explicitly does not cover the purchase of trucks or chassis, forestry hose/reel systems, or modifications to truck beds; other programs may exist for these acquisitions. Eligible applicants are local fire departments or consolidated applications that meet the definition of “Local government” as defined in 2 CFCR 200.1 and possess a SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) reflecting an “Entity Type” of “US Local Government.” Local governments in US territories are not eligible. The grant offers full funding with no cost-sharing or matching requirements. The slip-on tanker units must adhere to minimum specifications outlined in Attachment 1, and the grant does not stipulate specific manufacturers or brands. Labor costs for installation are eligible. Payments will be made in accordance with 2 CFR 200.305. Applicants are responsible for finding vendors that meet the required specifications. Ultra High Pressure and High Pressure systems are not considered industry standard for wildland fire suppression and are not eligible.