CEF TRANSPORT 2026 – Call for proposals
The European Commission launched through its Executive Agency CINEA the 2026 call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport, making €1.1 billion available to build and modernise transport infrastructure in the EU.
The 2026 CEF Transport call covers the TEN-T network pursuant to TEN-T Regulation (EU) 2024/1679, in the following areas:
- Railway projects on the TEN-T Core Network
- Inland waterway projects on the TEN-T Core Network
- Electrification of the road haulage and airport sectors
- Electricity charging infrastructure in maritime and inland ports, and equipping vessels for the use of alternative fuels
- Adapting the transport infrastructure at Union external borders
- Digitalisation of road transport
The projects to be funded will contribute to the completion and modernisation of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T). They will lead to more sustainable, smart, interoperable and resilient mobility across the TEN-T.
Who can apply?
- Public or private bodies established in an EU Member State
- International Organisations
- One or more Member State(s)
Deadline
Applicants should submit their proposal, at the latest, by 6 October 2026 at 17:00 CET (Brussels time).
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