Inland waterways and ports – studies

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

The Inland Waterways & Ports Studies program, part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), is an EU initiative designed to foster the development of transport infrastructure. It uniquely focuses on supporting studies for enhancing inland waterways and ports within the TEN-T Core Network, contributing to sustainable mobility and climate neutrality. This program aims to lay the groundwork for critical infrastructure projects through strategic preparatory work.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the general eligibility criteria for the Inland Waterways & Ports Studies funding program, focusing on the types of entities, the geographical areas where projects must be located, and the overarching objectives that guide funding decisions. The program aims to support projects contributing to the development of trans-European transport networks and broader EU climate and cohesion goals.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding under the Inland Waterways & Ports Studies program, specifying the thematic areas, supported costs, and the typical developmental stage of projects. The focus is on studies that directly contribute to enhancing inland waterway and port infrastructure within the TEN-T Core Network.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the financial aspects of the Inland Waterways & Ports Studies program, including the type of financial instrument used, the available funding amounts, funding rates, and the expected project durations.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases of the Inland Waterways & Ports Studies program. These include specific application terms, financial and operational capacity stipulations, and various legal and policy provisions.

Application Procedure

This section details the steps involved in applying for the Inland Waterways & Ports Studies program, from the submission process to the evaluation and award mechanisms. It provides guidance on preparing and submitting proposals and how applicants are informed about funding decisions.

This section identifies the core legal and official documents that underpin the Inland Waterways & Ports Studies funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

EUR 2,000,000,000

Deadline

Deadline:

19.01.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2026

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States eligible for Cohesion Fund funding

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Environmental and Climate Protection

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Feasibility Study, Planning

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)

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