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"2026 MARCS Grant" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
2026 MARCS Grant is sponsored by Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal. Provides funding to eligible fire departments in Ohio to purchase equipment compatible with the Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS), enhancing communication capabilities for emergency response.
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detailid=5f949d35-0da9-f011-8f19-005056809cec) * FIND CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES * HELPFUL TIPS FOR APPLYING * REVIEW PAST OPPORTUNITIES #### This funding opportunity is for reference only, registration closed on October 25, 2025 Opportunity Number FY26-COM-MACRS Funding Organization State Opportunity Ohio Funding Opportunity Categories Other Application Start Date September 14, 2025 Application End Date October 25, 2025 Project Start Date October 26, 2025 Project End Date February 26, 2026 Assistance Listing Number / CFDA #-na- Eligible Applicants Fire Departments/Districts, Opportunity Details The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is pleased to announce the availability of grant funding in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 for eligible recipients to purchase systems, equipment, and/or services that are a part of, integrated into, or otherwise interoperable with the Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) operated by the State of Ohio with respect to providing fire protection services.
More Informationhttps://com. ohio. gov/divisions-and-programs/state-fire-marshal/grants/MARCS-grant-application Financial Details The maximum amount of an award to each eligible recipient shall be $50,000.
Application requests greater than $50,000 will be reduced accordingly. * 2026 MARCS Grant Package MARCS+Grant+Package+FY2026. pdf ### Documents to be Submitted with Application _When applicable, instructions or templates will be provided in the Attachments section above.
Only PDF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or Excel formats will be accepted. _
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Fire departments serving areas with populations of 25,000 or fewer. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 per department. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was October 25, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
2026 MARCS Grant is funded by Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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