Grants

The objective of this call is to support the deployment of alternative fuels supply infrastructure for road transport and airport ground operations, contributing to decarbonising transport along the TEN-T network. Eligible activities include the deployment of alternative fuels supply infrastructure in accordance with relevant EU regulations. Support is provided for publicly accessible charging pools for heavy duty vehicles and electrification of airport ground operations within the TEN-T transport network.

The objective of this call is to develop dual-use transport infrastructure on the TEN-T and the military mobility networks. Support will be provided to dual-use projects, works and/or studies, addressing both civilian and defence needs. Projects must be located on the TEN-T and on the EU military mobility network. Priority will be given to projects located on the four EU military mobility priority corridors and projects located in two or more Member States. Facilities and infrastructure supported under CEF must be accessible for use by all operators on a non-discriminatory basis.

The objective of this call is to modernise transport infrastructure on the TEN-T network with the purpose of facilitating traffic flows for rail and road transport at border control areas at the Union external border of the TEN-T network. The scope includes works and/or studies related to projects that improve rail and road connections to border crossing points, as well as parking lines and spaces related to border controls. Support is given to rail projects facilitating traffic flows at the TEN-T Border Crossing Points, including interoperability enhancements, and to the upgrade of parking spaces for trucks, waiting areas, and road lane capacity from parking spaces to the border control points and between them, provided that these actions facilitate traffic flows at the Union external border. Certain border check equipment, such as smart IT solutions or fixed devices integrated into transport infrastructure, may be supported as part of broader infrastructure projects. Mobile equipment, administrative buildings, storage and warehouse facilities, and parking facilities for border officers are not eligible. Priority will be given to upgrading existing border crossing points for coordinated bi-directional controls and projects located on the TEN-T European Transport Corridors. Supported facilities and infrastructure must be accessible to all operators on a non-discriminatory basis.

The objective of this call is to modernise transport infrastructure and enhance the digitalisation of road transport on the TEN-T network. The funding supports works for deploying new technologies and innovation through test-beds and infrastructure for autonomous vehicles, specifically focusing on commercial deployment of mature technology (excluding Research & Innovation activities). Projects must establish control centers for remote supervision of highly automated vehicles or deploy digital infrastructure for positioning and communication, including data transmission and event recording. Modifications to road infrastructure may also be supported if needed for the deployment of autonomous vehicles. Support for actual building construction, vehicle funding, vehicle equipment, and alternative fuels infrastructure is excluded. Projects must align with EU harmonized digital infrastructure and may complement Horizon Europe initiatives.

The objective of this call is to modernise maritime transport infrastructure on the TEN-T network and reduce the environmental impact of transport by promoting efficient short sea shipping links and greener inland shipping. Projects include deployment of onshore-power supply and charging infrastructure in TEN-T maritime and inland ports, retrofitting or fitting energy systems of inland waterway and short sea shipping vessels (including ferries), and the integration of renewable energy and energy storage systems. The scope extends to supporting the use of electric, hybrid, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, biomethane technologies, wind-assisted propulsion systems, and batteries, benefiting both maritime and inland waterway operations.

The objective of this call is to develop rail transport infrastructure projects on the TEN-T core network. Scope includes works and/or studies related to construction or upgrading of cross-border and missing links; interconnections between rail and other modes of transport (inland waterway and maritime transport, including port hinterland connections); and projects for integrating high-speed rail and air networks for more sustainable feeder networks for long-haul flights. Priority is given to development of high-speed rail, in line with the Commission's communication on high-speed rail. Support is not given to railway stations, except for infrastructure components; track side ERTMS deployment, electronic interlockings, Class A radio communication components, Class B systems, or rolling stock. Projects must comply with Directive (EU) 2016/797 and related Technical Specifications for Interoperability, and should be compatible with cross-border operating procedures. Supported infrastructure must be accessible for use by all operators on a non-discriminatory basis.

The objective of this call is to develop inland waterway transport infrastructure projects on the TEN-T core network. The scope covers works on inland waterways related to the upgrade of waterways and related infrastructure such as locks and weirs/dams, in order to achieve stable or improved navigation conditions, vessel performance, or increased capacity, as well as the creation of new waterways and related infrastructure such as locks, weirs/dams, or bridges.

The objective of this call is to develop rail transport infrastructure projects on the TEN-T core network. The scope covers works and/or studies related to the construction or upgrading of cross-border and missing links, interconnections between rail and other modes of transport (such as inland waterway and maritime transport, including port hinterland connections), and projects aimed at integrating high-speed rail and air networks for a more sustainable feeder network for long-haul flights. Priority is given to projects fostering high-speed rail development in line with the Commission communication on high-speed rail. Support is not provided for railway stations, except for railway infrastructure components (which must be submitted as distinct work packages if included), trackside ERTMS deployment, electronic interlockings, Class A radio communication components (5G/FRMCS/GSM-R), Class B systems activities, or rolling stock. Projects must comply with Directive (EU) 2016/797 and related Technical Specifications for Interoperability, and, where relevant, be compatible with cross-border alignment of operating procedures. When proposals combine studies and works, they must address different sections or activities. Supported facilities and infrastructure must be accessible on a non-discriminatory basis to all operators. Proposals located on the extended core network are not eligible.

Research projects under this call focus on investigative or experimental work in the steel sector to acquire knowledge that facilitates specific practical objectives. Activities are expected to begin at TRL 1-3 and reach TRL 4-5 by project completion. Proposals must address one or more RFCS objectives for steel, as set out in Council Decision 2008/376/EC, and include an assessment of industrial, economic, social, and environmental benefits.