FY22 CRISI- Darby Township PA Main Street Crossing

The FY22 CRISI – Darby Township PA Main Street Crossing grant is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration. This grant is part of the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, designated under Assistance Listing Number 20.337. The CRISI Program is structured to enhance rail safety, efficiency, and reliability through targeted infrastructure investments. This specific opportunity focuses on improving a critical rail crossing in Darby Township, Pennsylvania, and falls under the broader category of transportation-related infrastructure enhancement. The purpose of the grant is to fund safety improvements at the at-grade rail crossing located at Main Street and the CSX rail line in Darby Township. This includes a comprehensive set of upgrades aimed at reducing hazards and improving accessibility. Planned improvements feature the installation of modern gates and lights to manage vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the crossing. Infrastructure enhancements will also include new surface materials and drainage systems to ensure reliable and safe passage. At the nearby intersection of Main Street and Sixth Street, the project will incorporate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb bump-outs, new signal poles, and pedestrian gates to increase accessibility and pedestrian safety. Funding for this initiative is capped at $1,000,000, which represents both the estimated total program funding and the maximum award amount for a single grantee. No minimum award amount is specified. A cost-sharing or matching requirement is explicitly mandated, indicating that the applying entity must provide a portion of the project cost, though the exact ratio or percentage is not detailed in the notice. This condition aligns with the broader CRISI Program’s objective to leverage federal investments by encouraging local or state investment in rail infrastructure safety projects. Eligibility for this opportunity is restricted to county governments, with no additional eligibility groups named. The project’s scope is limited to Darby Township, indicating a narrow geographical focus rather than a nationwide application. The application process appears to be managed through Grants.gov, and while no detailed submission steps or required application components are outlined in the synopsis, applicants are advised to submit by the listed deadline to be considered. The closing date for applications was extended from December 17, 2025, to January 31, 2026, indicating a potential extension due to application volume, clarification needs, or procedural adjustments. Evaluation criteria, specific performance periods, and award notification dates are not explicitly stated in the available summary. However, typical CRISI projects are assessed based on their potential to improve safety, address infrastructure deficiencies, and align with broader transportation and community development objectives. For assistance, applicants are referred to the GrantSolutions Help Desk and Grants.gov Customer Support for technical support and system-related inquiries. No specific program officer or grant manager contact information is provided in the summary. While the synopsis does not specify recurrence, the use of a fiscal year label ("FY22") and the structure of the CRISI Program suggest that similar opportunities are issued regularly. As such, applicants may anticipate future cycles of similar funding and should monitor updates from the Federal Railroad Administration for future solicitations.