Adapting the transport infrastructure for Union external border checks purposes – studies, works or mixed
The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2 Transport program offers EU action grants to modernize transport infrastructure on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) for enhanced safety and security. This call, specifically for external border checks, aims to streamline traffic flow at Union external borders and improve infrastructure resilience, contributing to a smart, sustainable, and inclusive European transport system.
Who is Funded
This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, focusing on their legal status and geographical location, and outlines the program's strategic objectives to enhance the TEN-T network at EU external borders.
What is Funded
This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and specific activities that are eligible for funding, alongside details on covered and excluded costs and the typical maturity stage of supported projects.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the nature of financial support available, including the type of instrument, the financial contributions, and the expected duration for funded projects.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases.
Application Procedure
This section provides a guide to the application process, covering the steps for submission, the evaluation methodology, and how decisions are communicated to applicants.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the fundamental legal instruments that authorize and govern the program, along with other key regulations that shape its implementation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Maximum 50% for studies; maximum 30% for works improving transport infrastructure resilience; maximum 50% for safe and secure parking and external border checks works; maximum 70% for works in outermost regions. No project profit is allowed.
Allocated Budget:
EUR 160,000,000
Deadline:
21.01.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
Union external border of the TEN-T network, including land and waterborne border control areas within EU Member States or associated third countries. Coordination with Interreg IPA-CBC programmes is encouraged where relevant.
Sectors:
Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Transport sector, infrastructure operators, border authorities
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Feasibility Study, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Infrastructure
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)
Managed By:
European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)
Additional Partners:
GRANT GARANT SRO, Allweb Solutions S.A., Advanced Social Innovation ApS, Peak Orange Consulting GmbH, LOGIICDEV GMBH, CSI CENTER FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION LTD, NIKOLAOS VOSNIAKOS, Cinecore Motion Pictures GmbH, Haramaya University Official, YUNEX GMBH, Flow Analysis and Simulation Team, ZIEGLER AEROSPACE LIMITED, ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER
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