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Grant Analysis

Purpose & Target

The core objective of this grant is to support the deployment of alternative fuel supply infrastructure, specifically contributing to decarbonising transport along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Not explicitly defined (e.g., SME, Enterprise), but likely public and private entities with the capacity for large-scale infrastructure projects in the transport and energy sectors. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Transport, Energy, Infrastructure). - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Projects must be located within EU Member States and implemented along the TEN-T network. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on alternative fuels infrastructure (electricity, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol), specific transport modes (road, rail, maritime, inland waterway, port operations), and location on the TEN-T network. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a recurring opportunity within the call period, with multiple cut-off dates. It is part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport program.

Financial Structure

Funding amounts: The total indicative budget for the CEF-T-2024-AFIFCOEN call (which includes both 'COSTS' and 'UNITS' topics) is EUR 220,000,000.
Co-financing requirements: The grant title 'Co-funding Rate' implies that co-financing is required from the applicant. The exact co-funding percentage or rate is not specified in the provided information.
Eligible costs:
Costs associated with the deployment of electricity recharging infrastructure for HDV (with specific power outputs: 150kW, 350kW, 1MW).
Costs for the deployment of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for HDV, public transport (bus depots, rail), inland waterway/maritime vessels, port operations, and airports.
Costs for the deployment of bunkering infrastructure for ammonia and methanol supply to maritime/inland waterway vessels and port operations.
Costs related to the production of green hydrogen for transport purposes are eligible as synergetic elements under conditions specified in Section 10.6 of the Work Programme (not provided).
For inland waterway and short sea shipping vessels, the difference in cost between a fossil-fuel vessel and the zero-emission vessel(s) is eligible if these vessels are necessary to initiate the use of the supported recharging/refuelling infrastructure.
Ineligible costs:
Generally, costs related to vehicles or vessels are not eligible, with the specific exception detailed above.
Currency: EUR (Euro).
Funding Rate: Not specified in the provided information.

Eligibility Requirements

Organizational Type and Legal Structure

Not explicitly specified in the provided information beyond general requirements for 'financial and operational capacity' and being from 'eligible countries'. It is open to various legal entities (private companies, public bodies) capable of undertaking large-scale infrastructure projects.

Geographic Requirements

Organizations must be located within EU Member States. Countries include: AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE.
Projects must be implemented along the TEN-T network.

Financial and Operational Capacity

Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial and operational capacity as described in section 7 of the call document (not provided).
Requires submission of a financial approval letter (IP) for Implementing Partners and a financial approval letter (non-IP) for other participants.

Technical Expertise and Infrastructure Requirements

Projects must involve the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure with specific technical specifications:
Electricity recharging infrastructure for Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDV) with minimum 150kW, 350kW, and 1MW power output recharging points.
Hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for HDV.
Hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for public transport in bus depots, specific TEN-T rail network sections, or terminals for refuelling shunting locomotives.
Hydrogen refuelling and electricity recharging infrastructure dedicated to inland waterway and maritime vessels, port operations vehicles/equipment, and airports.
Bunkering infrastructure for ammonia supply to maritime and inland waterway vessels and port operations vessels for TEN-T maritime and inland ports.
Bunkering infrastructure for methanol supply to maritime and inland waterway vessels and port operations vessels for TEN-T maritime and inland ports.

Exclusion Criteria

Costs related to vehicles or vessels are generally not eligible, with a specific exception:
Vessels in inland waterway and short sea shipping are eligible if an initial number is needed to kick-start the use of supported infrastructure. In this specific case, the eligible cost is limited to the difference in cost between a fossil-fuel vessel and the zero-emission vessel(s).

Application Process

Submission Deadlines (Multiple Cut-Offs)

The latest application deadline is 2026-03-04 00:00:00+0000.
Previous cut-off dates were 2024-09-24 and 2025-06-11.

Application Procedure

Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the Submission System available on the Funding & Tenders Portal.
Applicants are required to use the official forms provided inside the Submission System itself, rather than informational documents found elsewhere.

Required Documentation

Application form (Part A and B): Standard application sections.
Detailed budget table per Work Package (WP): A breakdown of project costs by work package.
Timetable (Gantt Chart): A graphical representation of the project schedule and milestones.
Letter of support (MS agreement): A crucial letter of support from the relevant EU Member State where the project is located.
Environmental compliance file: Documentation demonstrating compliance with environmental regulations.
Financial approval letter (IP): A letter confirming financial approval for Implementing Partners.
Financial approval letter (non-IP): A letter confirming financial approval for non-Implementing Partners.
Simplified CBA calculator (CEF-T): A tool for performing a simplified Cost-Benefit Analysis specific to CEF Transport projects.

Evaluation and Grant Agreement Timeline

The indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement is detailed in section 4 of the call document (not provided in this analysis).
Evaluation results for the 11 June 2025 cut-off date are anticipated to be communicated in Q1 2026.

Application Assistance and Support

For general inquiries related to this call, contact: [email protected].
The Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ is available for common questions regarding proposal submission.
An IT Helpdesk provides support for technical issues, such as forgotten passwords, access rights, and submission system functionalities.
An Online Manual offers a step-by-step guide through the portal processes, from proposal preparation to reporting.

Evaluation Criteria

General Criteria

Award criteria, scoring and thresholds are described in section 9 of the call document (this document was not provided, so specific criteria are not available here).

Strategic Relevance

Alignment with the grant's core objective: deploying alternative fuel supply infrastructure and decarbonising transport along the TEN-T network.
Contribution to the overall goals of the CEF Transport program and the TEN-T Regulation.

Impact Expectations

Expected contribution to decarbonisation efforts and environmental benefits (e.g., reduced emissions).
Economic benefits derived from the development and deployment of new infrastructure.

Project Quality and Feasibility

Technical feasibility and robustness of the proposed infrastructure solution.
Quality and detail of the submitted Timetable (Gantt Chart) and the Detailed budget table per Work Package.
Soundness of the financial projections and cost-benefit analysis, as presented in the Simplified CBA calculator (CEF-T).
Compliance with environmental standards, as demonstrated by the Environmental compliance file.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Regulatory Compliance

Projects must comply with the CEF Regulation 2021/1153.
Adherence to the TEN-T Regulation 2024/1679 is mandatory.
Compliance with the EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509 is required.

Environmental Standards

Submission of an Environmental compliance file is a mandatory requirement, indicating the project's adherence to environmental regulations and standards.

Project Specificity and Scope

This grant is highly specific, targeting the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure along the TEN-T network.
Eligible infrastructure includes specific power outputs for electric vehicle charging (150kW, 350kW, 1MW), hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles, public transport (including bus depots and specific rail sections), vessels, port operations vehicles/equipment, and airports. It also covers bunkering infrastructure for ammonia and methanol supply to maritime and inland waterway vessels.
Electric charging in public bus depots has been specifically confirmed as eligible for funding.

Key Support Requirements

A Letter of support (MS agreement) from the relevant EU Member State is a critical and non-negotiable requirement for application, indicating governmental backing for the project.

Synergies and Innovation

Costs related to the production of green hydrogen for transport purposes can be considered eligible as synergetic elements, provided they meet the conditions outlined in Section 10.6 of the Work Programme (not provided). This suggests an openness to integrating renewable energy production with transport fuel supply.
While 'innovation' isn't explicitly listed as a separate requirement, the focus on deploying advanced alternative fuel infrastructure implies a need for technically sound and potentially novel solutions for large-scale implementation.

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