Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility – Unit Contributions
Summary
In the transport sector, the programme will promote interconnected and multimodal networks in order to develop and modernise rail, road, inland waterway and maritime infrastructure, as well as ensuring safe and secure mobility.
Programme Name
Programme Description
The Connecting Europe Facility is a key EU funding instrument to promote growth, jobs and competitiveness through infrastructure investment at European level.
Call
Detailed Call Description
Electricity recharging infrastructure supported in the form of unit contributions
Publicly accessible recharging pools for Light Duty Vehicles (LDV) along the TEN-T road network:
- Infrastructure
- Publicly accessible recharging points dedicated to light-duty vehicles with a minimum power output of 150 kW.
- At least 50% of the eligible recharging points in a pool will be able to provide in parallel a power output of 150kW.
- Location
- The recharging infrastructure must be located on the TEN-T road sections identified in the ‘eligibility map’.
Publicly accessible recharging pools for Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV) along the TEN-T road network, including on safe and secure parkings, and in TEN-T urban nodes:
- Infrastructure
- Publicly accessible recharging points dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles with a minimum power output of 350 kW along the TEN-T road network, on safe and secure parkings and in TEN-T urban nodes.
- Publicly accessible recharging points dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles with a minimum power output of 150 kW in safe and secure parkings.
- Location
- The recharging infrastructure must be located on the TEN-T road network or within 3 km driving distance from the nearest exit of a TEN-T road, including on safe and secure parkings, and/or in TEN-T urban nodes.
The deadline for the submission of proposals under both topics is divided into three cut-off dates. Specifically:
- 1st cut-off date: 24 September 2024, 17h00 (Brussels time)
- 2nd cut-off date: 11 June 2025, 17h00 (Brussels time)
- 3rd cut-off date: 17 December 2025, 17h00 (Brussels time)
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
The total requested EU contribution shall be no less than €2.000.000 for projects under the unit contributions topic.
The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility will support projects combining grants with other sources of funding pursuant to Article 17 of the CEF Regulation and blending operations with InvestEU pursuant to Article 6 of the CEF Regulation.The budget of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility shall be implemented as follows:
- at least 2/3 of the budget shall be implemented with Implementing Partners (IP) having signed an administrative agreement with the European Commission for the purpose of implementing the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility
- up to 1/3 of the budget shall be implemented with any other public or private financial institution established in the EU
The grant will be a unit grant. This means that it will reimburse a fixed amount per unit, based on unit costs, unit contributions or financing not linked to costs, as follows:
- Recharging point of minimum 150 kW: Unit contribution €20.000
- Recharging point of minimum 350 kW: Unit contribution €40.000
Eligibility For Participation Notes
In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:
- be legal entities (public or private bodies)
- be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
- EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs)
- Third countries associated to the CEF Programme (list of participating countries)
Programme Category
EU Competitive ProgrammesTotal Budget
€780.000.000Thematic Categories
- Energy
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Transport
Eligibility for Participation
- Large Enterprises
- Legal Entities
- Other Beneficiaries
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- State-owned Enterprises
Call Opening Date
29/02/2024Call Closing Date
17/12/2025National Contact Point(s)
Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works
Department of Public Works
Website: https://bit.ly/3BoYoGo
Address: 165 Strovolou Avenue, 2048 Strovolos
Telephones: +357 22806521, +357 22806550, +357 22806537
Email: info@pwd.mcw.gov.cy
Contact person:
Elpida Epameinondas
Senior Executive Engineer
Τelephone: +357 22806643
Email: eepamenonda@pwd.mcw.gov.cy
EU Contact Point
CINEA – Transport:
https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/index_en