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Call: Second CEF Energy Call 2016

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Programme	Connecting Europe Facility
Acronym	CEF
Type of Fund	Action programme
Description of programme "Connecting Europe Facility"	The CEF shall enable projects of common interest to be prepared and implemented within the framework of the transeuropean networks policy in the sectors of transport, telecommunications and energy. In particular, the CEF shall support the implementation of those projects of common interest which aim at the development and construction of new infrastructures and services, or at the upgrading of existing infrastructures and services, in the three sectors.
Link	https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility
Description of programme "CEF - Energy"	In the energy sector, the CEF shall support projects of common interest that pursue one or more of the following objectives: increasing competitiveness by promoting the further integration of the internal energy market and the interoperability of electricity and gas networks across borders. enhancing the Union's security of energy supply. contributing to sustainable development and protection of the environment, inter alia by the integration of energy from renewable sources into the transmission network, and by the development of smart energy networks and carbon dioxide networks.
Call	Second CEF Energy Call 2016
Description of call "Second CEF Energy Call 2016"	This multiannual work programme aims to enable projects of common interest to be prepared and implemented within the framework of the trans-European networks policy in the energy sector. In particular, this multiannual work programme shall contribute to supporting energy infrastructure projects of common interest that have significant societal benefits and that ensure greater solidarity among Member States, but which do not receive adequate financing from the market. Special focus shall be placed on the efficient use of public investment.
Link	https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-energy/calls/2016-cef-energy-calls-proposals
Thematic Focus	Energy, Sustainability, Telecommunication, Transport, Traffic, Competitiveness
Funding area	EU Member States
Select Origin of Applicant	EU Member States
Eligible applicants	Federal State / Region / City / Municipality / Local Authority, International Organization, National Government, Enterprise (more than 250 employees or not defined), Public Services
Applicant details	Proposals shall be submitted by one or more Member States or, with the agreement of the Member States concerned, by international organisations, joint undertakings, or public or private undertakings or bodies established in Member States.
Project Partner	Yes
Project Partner Details	One or more Member States can apply.
Recurring Call	No
Type of Funding	Grant
Financial details	In the energy sector, the amount of Union financial assistance shall not exceed 50 % of the eligible cost of studies and/or works. The funding rates may be increased to a maximum of 75 % for actions which, based on the evidence referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, provide a high degree of regional or Union-wide security of supply, strengthen the solidarity of the Union or comprise highly innovative solutions. Indicative amount: up to 600 000 000 €.
Submission	The application form can be downloaded here.
Contact Details	Directorat C of INEA (Innovation and Networks Executive Agency) Beneficiaries info point.