Inland waterways and ports – studies, works or mixed

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

The CEF-T-2024-CORECOEN-IWWP-WORKS funding program, part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2 Transport initiative, targets the vital development of inland waterway and port infrastructure across the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). This program aims to enhance sustainable and smart mobility, contribute to climate objectives, and improve the resilience of Europe's transport systems.

Who is Funded

This program targets public and private entities involved in the development of inland waterway and port infrastructure across the European Union, specifically focusing on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). Its primary objective is to foster sustainable and smart mobility, support climate goals, and enhance the overall resilience of the European transport sector.

What is Funded

This program funds studies and works that advance inland waterway and port infrastructure on the TEN-T network. Eligible activities include improvements to waterways, port access, and the integration of green energy solutions, while certain activities like road access within ports or vessel retrofitting are excluded.

Type and Scope of Funding

This program provides financial support in the form of grants for studies and works aimed at enhancing inland waterway and port infrastructure. The overall call has a significant budget, with a dedicated allocation for this specific topic.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants must meet specific admissibility, eligibility, and capacity criteria. The program emphasizes non-discriminatory access to funded facilities and imposes limitations on the inclusion of synergetic elements and comprehensive network components within core network projects.

Application Procedure

The application process for this program involves submitting proposals through a dedicated online system. The evaluation has already commenced, with results expected in July 2025.

This funding program is established and governed by key European Union regulations and policies focused on transport infrastructure and financial management.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total for this topic: 1,080,000,000 € for 2024. Overall call budget: 2,500,000,000 €.

Deadline

Deadline:

21.01.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, specifically focusing on the TEN-T core network and inland ports listed in Annex II of TEN-T Regulation 2024/1679.

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Transport sector, logistics operators, port authorities, waterway management bodies, and the wider European economy and environment through improved sustainable transport.

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Feasibility Study, Infrastructure, Planning, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Union

Managed By:

European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)

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