The FY22 CRISI - Darby Township PA Main Street Crossing grant is issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. FRA is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient rail transportation in the United States. This grant falls under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, which is aligned with FRA’s broader mission to enhance rail safety, efficiency, and reliability while fostering economic development and supporting community infrastructure initiatives.
This specific funding opportunity supports safety improvements at the Main Street–CSX rail line at-grade crossing in Darby Township, Pennsylvania. The proposed scope of work includes installing new safety gates and lights, resurfacing the rail crossing, and implementing drainage improvements to mitigate potential water-related hazards. Furthermore, the project plans to construct curb bump-outs at the intersection of Main Street and Sixth Street, designed with ADA-compliant ramps, new signal poles, and pedestrian gates to enhance safety for individuals with disabilities and pedestrians at large.
The grant provides a total estimated funding of $1,000,000, which also serves as the maximum award amount (award ceiling). Only one award is expected to be made. A cost sharing or matching component is required, although the exact percentage or match ratio is not specified in the source material. These improvements are targeted at reducing accidents and increasing the overall safety and accessibility of the rail crossing area, especially for vulnerable populations such as pedestrians and those with mobility challenges.
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to county governments. This narrow eligibility likely reflects the grant’s local infrastructure focus, ensuring that entities responsible for public works and community safety at the county level can directly manage and implement the improvements. Given this targeted approach, only Darby Township or equivalent entities are expected to apply or benefit from the program.
Applicants are required to submit their complete applications by the closing date of December 17, 2025. There is no mention of a pre-application requirement such as a letter of intent or concept paper. Evaluation criteria, while not explicitly described in the synopsis, are assumed to focus on safety enhancement, feasibility, compliance with ADA standards, and the applicant’s capacity to carry out the proposed improvements efficiently and within budget.
For further inquiries or technical difficulties in accessing application materials, applicants are advised to contact the GrantSolutions Help Desk, available by phone during business hours. The grant opportunity was posted on December 15, 2025, with updates made the following day. The archive date is set for January 16, 2026. This grant is not recurring, and there is no indication of future cycles or rolling application acceptance.
