Inland waterways – works

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Objective:
The objective of this call is to develop inland waterway transport infrastructure projects on the TEN-T core network.
Scope:
Works on inland waterways related to:

• Upgrade of waterways and related infrastructure such as locks and, weirs/dams, in order to achieve stable or improved navigation conditions, performance and/or more capacity for the passage of vessels or to ensure good navigation status;
• Creation of new waterways and related infrastructure (locks, weirs/dams, bridges).

Status

Open

Deadline

6 October 2026 (time not stated)

Opens

18 June 2026

Published

18 June 2026

Country

European Union (EU-wide)

Programme

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)

Funder

European Commission

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• Check the grant's legal and financial set-up standard for this programme

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  described in section 6 of the call document — conditions §2

• Meet the call's other eligibility conditions standard for this programme

  described in section 6 of the call document — conditions §3

• Be able to show financial and operational capacity standard for this programme

  described in section 7 of the call document — conditions §4

Prepare the documents

• Prepare Part B of the Application Form standard for this programme

  Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System. — conditions

• Complete the detailed budget table standard for this programme
• Obtain the letter of support standard for this programme

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