MULTI-AGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (MARCS) GRANT APPLICATION

APPLICATION YEAR: 2024     DEADLINE: 11/12/2023

Please gather all information prior to application entry. Once you start the application, the information entered cannot be saved and if you exit out of the application you will lose all information previously entered. The application must be answered completely to be considered for grant funds and submitted no later than 11/12/2023.

The following document links are provided to assist you with the grant application:

Throughout the application there are "click here" and "more info" drop fields to provide assistance when completing the application.

All questions concerning the MARCS Grant should be forwarded to (800) 515-0023.

NOTE: ALL fields in this form are REQUIRED (except MARCS Equipment/Service Worksheet Items, only as needed).

PURPOSE OF GRANT

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) has the availability of grant funding 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.

APPLICANT TYPE (more info)

  • --Select Applicant Type--

FIRE DEPARTMENT INFORMATION (more info)

  • Fire Department Identification Number (FDID) Fire Department Name
  • Number of full time paid firefighters associated with the eligible recipient.
  • Number of firefighters that are part time or paid per call.
  • Number of firefighters who receive no compensation.
  •  In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 3737.24, is the fire department current on reporting fire incidents to the State Fire Marshal?
  •  If applicable, is your fire department in compliance with the VFDF in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Chapter 146?
  •  Is the fire department listed in this application a private fire company? I understand that a private fire company is not an eligible recipient for a grant; and the qualifying local government contracting with a private fire company is the recipient applying for the grant. If selected, the award and funding will be granted to the local government and such equipment/service may be used by a private fire company as a part of its contracted services.

APPLICATION CONTACT INFORMATION (more info)

  • First Name:       Last Name:       Title:
  • Daytime/Cell Telephone:       Email:

FIRE DEPARTMENT / GOVERNMENT ENTITY INFORMATION (more info)

  •  Total resident population receiving primary fire protection services.
  • Source of your population figure (check where appropriate):
  •  Total area, in square miles, the eligible recipient provides primary fire protection.
  •  Total operating budget during current calendar year, including both public and private source of income. Total operating budget includes money provided from taxes and fire protection contracts, as well as from fund raising and donations used for operating expenses. Do not include capital expenses for new trucks, buildings, or EMS budgets.
  • For primary protection area, list the total number of fire incidents/calls/responses requiring a NFIRS report in the following categories for August 01, 2022 - August 31, 2023:

    Primary Protection Area     
     Structure       Vehicle       Other

    Mutual Aid Given     
     Structure       Vehicle       Other

    Mutual Aid Received     
     Structure       Vehicle       Other
  •  Eligible recipient's Federal Taxpayer ID Number (i.e. 31-1234567).
  •  The fiscal officer has verified the Payment address/EFT bank accounts are accurate and up to date
  •   Ohio Supplier Number
    Need help finding your Ohio Supplier Number? The fiscal officer can log into the existing account, update addresses, and opt in for electronic payment transfers.

FINANCIAL OFFICER INFORMATION (more info)

  •  Identity of Eligible Financial Officer.
  • First Name:       Last Name:       Title:
  • Address:
  • City:       State:
    Ohio
          Zip:
  • Daytime/Cell Telephone:       Email:

MARCS INFORMATION (more info)

  • Is this application part of a multi-jurisdictional effort to acquire or complete MARCS service in your region or county?
  •  Are you a current MARCS Customer?
  • List fire departments and/or government entities in county or region currently using MARCS sytems:
    Command item
    Command item
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      FDIDName
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APPROVED MARCS EQUIPMENT/SERVICES WORKSHEET (more info)

MARCS EQUIPMENT/SERVICES MOBILE WORKSHEET
 ItemUnit CostQuantityTotal Cost
    Total: $0.00
Edit MARCS Mobile Radios (maximum award $3,000 per radio) $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Programming/Installation/Mounting $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Antenna $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Antenna Accessories $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Cables $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Mounts $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Speakers $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Speakers (Bluetooth) $0.000.00$0.00
Edit Maximum Service Fees for 12 Months (NEW radios) For 12 Months $60.000.00$0.00
Edit Maximum Service Fees for 12 Months (EXISTING radios) For 12 Months $60.000.00$0.00
Edit Radio Authentication (Link Layer) $70.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Compatible Vehicle Repeater $0.000.00$0.00

MARCS EQUIPMENT/SERVICES PORTABLE WORKSHEET
 ItemUnit CostQuantityTotal Cost
    Total: $0.00
Edit MARCS Portable Radios (maximum award $3,000 per radio) $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Programming/Installation $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Shoulder Microphone $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Holster $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Antenna $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Antenna Accessories $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Batteries $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Chargers $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Charger Accessories $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Speakers $0.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Accessories -- Speakers (Bluetooth) $0.000.00$0.00
Edit Maximum Service Fees for 12 Months (NEW radios) For 12 Months $60.000.00$0.00
Edit Maximum Service Fees for 12 Months (EXISTING radios) For 12 Months $60.000.00$0.00
Edit Radio Authentication (Link Layer) $70.000.00$0.00
Edit MARCS Compatible Pager $0.000.00$0.00

TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED: $0.00

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (more info)

  •  Identity of Certifier.
  • First Name:       Last Name:       Title:
  • Address:
  • City:       State:
    Ohio
          Zip:
  • Daytime/Cell Telephone:       Email:

SUBMITTER INFORMATION (more info)

  • First Name:       Last Name:       Title:
  • Daytime/Cell Telephone:       Email:

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

  • Please upload any supporting documents in PDF format, if necessary:
  By marking the circular box and submitting the application, I certify that the information contained in this application is correct to the best of knowledge and that the fire department or political subdivision represented has the intention to complete this project should the grant be awarded. Falsifying information on this application may result in rejection of the application.

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