Programme Category
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.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
Both, studies and works, topics under this call aim to enable PCIs and PMIs to be implemented within the framework of the deployment of trans-European networks in the energy sector. In particular, the call shall contribute to supporting energy infrastructure PCIs and PMIs that have significant socio-economic benefits and ensure greater solidarity among Member States, but which do not receive adequate financing from the market. The objective of studies and works is to support and contribute to the implementation of PCIs and PMIs.
This call covers the following topics:
- CEF-E-2025-PCI-PMI-WORKS
- CEF-E-2025-PCI-PMI-STUDIES
Detailed Call Description
Projects supported by this call pursue the goals and objectives of the European Green Deal, as well as the Paris Agreement and the 2030 climate and energy targets and long-term decarbonisation objectives.
Both topics under this call will support the implementation of PCIs and PMIs within the framework of the deployment of trans-European networks in the energy sector.
CEF-E-2025-PCI-PMI-STUDIES:
This topic refers to projects for studies contributing to the preparation of the implementation of a PCI or a PMI. Studies in the meaning of CEF Energy include activities needed to prepare project implementation, such as preparatory, mapping, feasibility, evaluation, testing and validation studies, including in the form of software, and any other technical support measure, including prior action to define and develop a project and decide on its financing, site / route identification and preparation of the financial package.
CEF-E-2025-PCI-PMI-WORKS:
This topic refers to projects for works contributing to the implementation of a PCI or a PMI. Works in the meaning of CEF-Energy include the purchase, supply and deployment of components, systems and services including software, the development, construction and installation activities relating to the eligible infrastructure items of a given PCI or PMI, the acceptance of installations and the launching of a project.
In particular, specific provisions apply in relation to, inter alia, the existence of significant positive externalities, a cross-border cost allocation decision, and the project’s inability to be financed by the market or through the regulatory framework. Specific co-funding rates may also apply according to the level of demonstrated positive externalities of the action.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
The costs will be reimbursed at the funding rates fixed in the Grant Agreement (maximum 50% for the costs of studies and works).
Applicants can apply for a higher project funding rate if the project provides a high degree or regional or EU wide security of supply, strengthens the solidarity of the EU or comprises highly innovative solutions as defined in the TEN-E Regulation (‘security of supply/system flexibility/solidarity/innovation’): 75%
Applicants must have stable and sufficient resources to successfully implement the projects and contribute their share.
The financial capacity check will be carried out on the basis of the documents you will be requested to upload in the Participant Register during grant preparation (e.g. profit and loss account and balance sheet, business plan, audit report produced by an approved external auditor, certifying the accounts for the last closed financial year, etc). Τhe check will normally be done for all beneficiaries, except:
- public bodies (entities established as public body under national law, including local, regional or national authorities) or international organisations
- if the individual requested grant amount is not more than €60.000.
- If needed, it may also be done for affiliated entities.
Thematic Categories
- Education and training
- Energy
- Environment and Climate Change
- Public Administration
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Small-Medium Enterprises and Competitiveness
Eligibility for Participation
- Businesses
- Central Government
- Educational Institutions
- International Organisations
- Legal Entities
- Local Authorities
- Other Beneficiaries
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- State-owned Enterprises
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)
- non-EU countries associated to the CEF Programme or countries which are in ongoing negotiations for an association agreement and where the agreement enters into force before grant signature (list of participating countries)
Legal entities established in a third country which is not associated to the CEF shall exceptionally be eligible to receive Union financial support under the CEF where this is indispensable for the achievement of the objectives of a given PCI or PMI.
Geographic location (target countries): Proposals must relate to activities taking place in the eligible countries (shown above).
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry
Energy Service
Website: https://energy.gov.cy/
Address: Andrea Araouzou 13, Nicosia 1076
Telephone: +357 22 867100
Contact Person:
Maria Athanasiadou
Industrial Applications Officer
Telephone: +357 22 409364
Email: mathanasiadou@meci.gov.cy
EU Contact Point
For questions regarding the call, please send an email to: CINEA-CEFENERGY-CALLS@ec.europa.eu