Rail Freight Long-Distance Network Funding Act (SGFFG)
The Rail Freight Long-Distance Network Funding Act (SGFFG) offers grants for companies investing in public non-federally owned railway infrastructure. The program aims to support the replacement, expansion, and new construction of railway lines for long-distance freight transport, thereby sustainably strengthening rail logistics in Germany.
Who is Funded
This program funds companies that operate public railway infrastructure in Germany to strengthen long-distance rail freight transport. The aim is to support investments in the replacement, expansion, and new construction of non-federally owned railway infrastructure.
What is Funded
Funding is provided for investments in the replacement, expansion, and new construction of public non-federally owned railway infrastructure that benefits long-distance rail freight transport. Under certain conditions, this also includes railway lines in service facilities and seaports or inland ports, as well as stationary operational control systems.
Type and Extent of Funding
Funding is provided in the form of non-repayable grants. The federal government finances up to 50 percent of the eligible investment costs, with specific maximum limits applying to port projects. The funded facilities must be kept operational throughout their technically possible and customary useful life.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must meet certain legal and operational requirements to be eligible for funding. This includes proof of overall financing, compliance with technical standards, and, if applicable, relevant EU state aid regulations.
Application Procedure
The application procedure requires timely submission to the Federal Railway Authority. Project selection is based on criteria such as the ratio of investment to route length or economic benefit.
Legal Basis
The funding is based on the Rail Freight Long-Distance Network Funding Act (SGFFG) and is supplemented by other relevant laws and the EU General Block Exemption Regulation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
50 percent of eligible investment costs; 50 percent of planning costs (up to 13 percent of construction costs); up to 5,000,000 € for seaports, up to 2,000,000 € for inland ports
Deadline:
October 31 (for the following year)
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Germany
Sectors:
Transportation and Logistics, Energy Production and Supply, Construction and Building Materials
Beneficiaries:
Infrastructure, Mobility, Railway Infrastructure
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Infrastructure, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
National
Funding Body:
Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV)
Managed By:
Federal Railway Authority (EBA)
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