Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility - Co-funding Rate

Funded by the European Commission under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Total indicative budget: EUR 780 million.

Funding duration: 2024-2025.

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

To support the deployment of alternative fuel supply infrastructure.

Contributing to the decarbonization of transport along the TEN-T network.

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Transport infrastructure providers.

Public transport operators.

Maritime and inland waterway operators.

Grant Program Context and History

Part of the CEF, which aims to promote the development of a sustainable transport network in Europe.

Funding Source and Type

European Union funding through the CEF.

Type: Co-funding for infrastructure projects.

Significance within Funding Landscape

Addresses the urgent need for sustainable transport solutions in Europe.

Grant Frequency

Recurring funding opportunity with multiple cut-off dates.

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

Public authorities.

Private companies.

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Not specified.

Organizational Size and Capacity Requirements

Not specified.

Geographic Location Requirements

Eligible countries are described in section 6 of the call document.

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Not specified.

Partnership or Consortium Requirements

Not specified.

Organizational Structure Preferences

Not specified.

Inclusivity and Diversity Considerations

Not specified.

Previous Relationship with Funder Considerations

Not specified.

Organizational Maturity Requirements

Not specified.

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Deployment of electricity recharging infrastructure.

Hydrogen refueling infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles.

Infrastructure for maritime and inland waterway vessels.

Target Sectors and Themes

Transport sector.

Energy sector.

Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders

Transport operators.

Infrastructure providers.

Geographic Coverage Requirements

Projects must align with the TEN-T network.

Scope Limitations and Exclusions

Costs related to vehicles or vessels are generally not eligible, except under specific conditions.

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Increased availability of alternative fuel infrastructure.

Alignment Requirements with Funder Priorities

Projects must contribute to the decarbonization of transport.

Impact Expectations

Social, economic, and environmental impacts through improved transport sustainability.

Project Scale Requirements

Projects can range from pilot to full implementation.

Sustainability Expectations

Projects should demonstrate long-term sustainability.

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Not specified.

Infrastructure Requirements

Infrastructure must support heavy-duty vehicles and maritime vessels.

Team Composition and Qualification Requirements

Not specified.

Research Methodology Requirements

Not specified.

Quality Standards and Expectations

Not specified.

Technical Documentation Requirements

Proposals must include detailed budget and timetable.

Risk Management Expectations

Not specified.

Intellectual Property Policies

Not specified.

Technology Specifications

Must comply with relevant TEN-T regulations.

Technical Partnerships Expectations

Not specified.

Security and Data Protection Requirements

Not specified.

Technical Compliance Standards

Must adhere to EU regulations.

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Total budget for the call: EUR 780 million.

Eligible and Ineligible Costs

Costs related to vehicles or vessels are generally not eligible.

Matching Fund Requirements and Percentages

Not specified.

Co-financing Requirements

Not specified.

Payment Schedule and Mechanisms

Not specified.

Financial Reporting Requirements

Not specified.

Audit Requirements

Not specified.

Financial Sustainability Expectations

Projects should demonstrate long-term sustainability.

Cost-sharing Structures

Not specified.

Indirect Cost Policies

Not specified.

Budget Flexibility Parameters

Not specified.

Financial Guarantees Required

Not specified.

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines and Submission Windows

Multiple cut-off deadlines: 24 September 2024, 11 June 2025, 4 March 2026.

Grant Duration Parameters

Funding duration: 2024-2025.

Implementation Timeline Expectations

Not specified.

Reporting Schedule and Frequency

Not specified.

Key Milestones and Deliverables Timeline

Not specified.

Monitoring and Evaluation Requirements

Not specified.

Implementation Phases Requirements

Not specified.

Extension Possibilities

Not specified.

Project Planning Requirements

Not specified.

Progress Tracking Mechanisms

Not specified.

Post-grant Period Expectations

Not specified.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with EU regulations.

Required Permits and Authorizations

Not specified.

Data Protection and Privacy Regulations

Not specified.

Environmental Compliance Requirements

Projects must comply with environmental regulations.

Ethical Standards and Requirements

Not specified.

International Collaboration Regulations

Not specified.

Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance

Must comply with TEN-T regulations.

Labor Standards Compliance

Not specified.

Tax Implications and Requirements

Not specified.

Reporting Compliance Requirements

Not specified.

Accessibility and Inclusion Standards

Not specified.

Legal Framework Compliance

Must comply with EU legal frameworks.

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Application form (Part A and B), detailed budget table, timetable (Gantt Chart), letter of support, environmental compliance file.

Application Procedure and Steps

Proposals must be submitted using the forms provided inside the Submission System.

Evaluation Criteria and Scoring System

Described in section 9 of the call document.

Review Process and Timeline

Evaluation results expected to be communicated in Q1 2025.

Selection Criteria and Priorities

Not specified.

Pre-application Requirements

Not specified.

Submission Format and Platform

Submission through the Funding & Tenders Portal.

Supporting Materials Required

Financial approval letters, simplified CBA calculator.

Interview or Presentation Requirements

Not specified.

Application Assistance Availability

Contact CINEA for assistance.

Resubmission Policies

Not specified.

Special Considerations

Unique Aspects or Requirements

Electric charging in public bus depots is now eligible for funding.

Potential Challenges or Limitations

Not specified.

Strategic Alignment Opportunities

Projects should align with EU sustainability goals.

Competitive Advantages Factors

Not specified.

Cross-cutting Themes

Focus on sustainability and decarbonization.

Innovation Requirements or Preferences

Not specified.

Research Component Requirements

Not specified.

Risk Tolerance and Mitigation Expectations

Not specified.

Cultural and Contextual Considerations

Not specified.

Knowledge Sharing Expectations

Not specified.

Previous Funding Patterns

Historical Grant Recipients Profile

Not specified.

Success Rate Statistics

Not specified.

Grant Size Trends

Not specified.

Recurring Grantee Patterns

Not specified.

Geographic Distribution Patterns

Not specified.

Sector Concentration Patterns

Not specified.

Emerging Priority Areas

Not specified.

Changes in Funding Criteria Over Time

Not specified.

Success Stories and Case Studies

Not specified.

Lessons Learned from Previous Cycles

Not specified.

Grant Details

alternative fuels decarbonization transport infrastructure sustainability hydrogen refueling electric vehicle charging maritime transport inland waterways
Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility - Co-funding Rate
46746728CEFInfrastructureProjects1709164800000
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)
PUBLIC PRIVATE NGO
EU
TRANSPORTATION ENERGY
DEVELOPMENT GROWTH
OTHER
SDG13 SDG9
FUNDING
False
780000000.00
1000000.00
10000000.00
EUR
100.00
March 3, 2026, 11 p.m.
Q1 2025