On 19 June, the European Commission opened the last call for proposals under the current MFF worth €1.1 billion to build and modernise transport infrastructure on the EU's trans-European transport network (TEN-T).
Launched through its Executive Agency CINEA, the 2026 call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport to more sustainable, smart, interoperable and resilient mobility across the TEN-T. The 2026 CEF Transport call covers the TEN-T network pursuant to TEN-T Regulation (EU) 2024/1679, in the following areas:
- Railway projects on the TEN-T Core Network
- Inland waterway projects on the TEN-T Core Network
- Electrification of the road haulage and airport sectors
- Electricity charging infrastructure in maritime and inland ports, and equipping vessels for the use of alternative fuels
- Adapting the transport infrastructure at Union external borders
- Digitalisation of road transport
- Military Mobility
The selected projects will contribute to the EU's plan for connecting Europe through high-speed rail and strengthen maritime connectivity, in line with the recently presented EU Industrial Maritime and Ports Strategies. The funding will also reinforce Europe's defence readiness by addressing military mobility bottlenecks and supporting the swift implementation of the EU's military mobility package.
CEF is the EU’s flagship instrument for funding and implementing the TEN-T policy
Projects selected under the 2026 call will help deliver smarter, more efficient and sustainable transport infrastructure, improve interoperability, and strengthen the resilience of the transport network across the EU. The 2026 call places particular emphasis on rail, inland waterways, and military mobility. It also supports the electrification of road haulage and airport ground operations, the deployment of charging infrastructure in maritime and inland ports, as well as the digitalisation of road transport.
Ukraine and Moldova are also included in the call under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), reflecting their deepening transport links with the EU.
Applications are welcome from:
One or more Member State(s)
International organisations or
Public or private bodies established in an EU Member State or countries associated to CEF (Ukraine and Moldova)
Applicants should submit their proposal electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal, at the latest, by 6 October 2026 at 17.00 CET (Brussels time).
Proposals will then be evaluated by independent experts, the Commission, and CINEA. Applicants will receive the evaluation results no more than six months after the submission deadline, and grant agreements for successful projects will be signed within nine months after the submission deadline.
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Source: European Commission & CINEA