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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

Link to Programme

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.

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Link to Call

Thematic Focus

Energy, Sustainability, Telecommunication, Transport, Traffic, Competitiveness

Funding area

EU Member States

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

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.

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