The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Ulaanbaatar is calling for proposals for Small Local Projects for the year 2025. Small Local Projects aim to create positive change within the framework of the Development Cooperation of the Czech Republic. 

Small Local Projects are one of the key instruments of bilateral development cooperation of the Czech Republic under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. These projects are carried out by local partners in cooperation with Czech embassies.

For 2025, the following priority areas and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been identified:

• Good Democratic Governance (SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions)
• Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SDGs 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 13 – Climate Action)
• Agriculture and Rural Development (SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 15 – Life on Land, Sustainable Forestry)

The project must be implemented from April to October 2025. 

Eligibility

Eligible organisations include non-governmental organisations (NGOs), non-profit organisations, civic society organisations (CSOs), social enterprises, or foundations with legal subjectivity in Mongolia.

Project budget

The project budget must range between 200,000 CZK and 500,000 CZK (8,000 – 20,000 EUR). Co-financing from other sources is welcome and encouraged. 

Small Local Projects 2025 application guidelines  

Deadline: 15 October 2024

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