[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

March 12, 2026 (Full application deadline)

€150 million total call budget; max 50% funding rate (up to 70% for outermost regions); no minimum/maximum project size.

Supports works projects implementing cross-border renewable energy initiatives to advance EU climate and energy targets.

CB RES status and a signed cooperation agreement are required before application.

--- ## Description This grant funds works projects that implement cross-border renewable energy (CB RES) initiatives under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). The aim is to promote cooperation between EU Member States (or with third countries) in planning, developing, and exploiting renewable energy sources. Supported activities include construction, installation, deployment, and commissioning of components and systems for renewable energy generation, as well as essential related infrastructure. Projects must demonstrate significant system integration, environmental sustainability, security of supply, innovation, and commercial non-viability without CEF support. Only projects with CB RES status and a fully signed cooperation agreement are eligible. --- ## Due Dates - March 12, 2026: Full application submission deadline (17:00 CET, Brussels) All proposals must be submitted electronically via the [Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CEF-E-2026-CBRENEW-WORKS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). --- ## Funding Amount - Total call budget: €150,000,000 - Funding rate: Up to 50% of eligible costs (up to 70% for works in outermost regions) - No minimum or maximum project size; projects of any budget are admitted - Grants may not produce a profit; the final grant amount may be reduced if revenues exceed costs --- ## Eligibility - **Applicants:** Legal entities (public or private) established in: - EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories) - Countries associated to the CEF Programme (if association agreement is in force before grant signature) - International organisations are eligible; natural persons are not (except self-employed) - **Project requirements:** - Must have CB RES status (included in the official CB RES list) - Must have a fully-signed cooperation agreement between the involved Member States/third countries at submission - Must promote cross-border cooperation for renewable energy - Only activities within eligible countries are funded - **Consortium:** No minimum/maximum number of applicants required; single or multiple beneficiaries possible --- ## Application Process 1. **Register** your organisation in the [Participant Register](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/participant-register). 2. **Prepare** your proposal using the online system: - Part A: Administrative information (filled online) - Part B: Technical description (template downloaded, filled, then uploaded) - Annexes: Detailed budget, Gantt chart/timetable, letter of support, environmental compliance, CBA report & tool, business plan, cooperation agreement, list of previous projects, latest activity reports 3. **Submit** your proposal electronically via the [Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CEF-E-2026-CBRENEW-WORKS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) before the deadline. 4. **Evaluation:** Proposals are evaluated on priority/urgency, maturity, quality, impact, and catalytic effect. Minimum thresholds apply. 5. **Grant Agreement:** If successful, you will enter grant preparation and sign a Grant Agreement with the European Commission. --- ## Additional Information - A cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and business plan are required for works proposals. - Only projects listed as CB RES status in [Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2613](https://ec.europa.eu/energy/renewable-energy/transparency_platform/map-viewer/main.html) are eligible. - The grant can be combined with other EU funds, provided costs are not double-funded. - VAT is not an eligible cost. - Project management costs should not exceed 10% of the total budget. - The project duration can be up to December 31, 2031 (extensions possible). - All communication and proposal submission are via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CEF-E-2026-CBRENEW-WORKS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). --- ## External Links - [Official call page and submission portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CEF-E-2026-CBRENEW-WORKS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cef/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_cef-e-2026-cbrenew_en.pdf) - [Application form template (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cef/temp-form/af/af_cef-e-cbrenew_en.pdf) - [CB RES status project list](https://ec.europa.eu/energy/renewable-energy/transparency_platform/map-viewer/main.html) - [FAQs for applicants](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=10&sortBy=publicationDate&isExactMatch=true&type=1&grantCategories=p_submission_eval) - [Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | General questions | [CINEA-CEF-ENERGY-CALLS@ec.europa.eu](mailto:CINEA-CEF-ENERGY-CALLS@ec.europa.eu) | | IT/Portal support | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Funder info | [European Commission contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone (Commission) | +32 2 299 11 11 | ---

Cross-border renewable energy works projects

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