British Embassy Ulaanbaatar is inviting proposals by 29 July 2026 for project activities to expand civic space, strengthen civic participation and support youth-centred voter education in Mongolia.
Mongolia's civic space remains comparatively open, but evidence indicates a narrowing environment, including increasing constraints on civil society actors. These challenges are more pronounced outside Ulaanbaatar, where civil society capacity and representation are more limited.
At the same time, recent electoral cycles have seen declining voter turnout, particularly among young and first-time voters. Strengthening rural civic engagement and improving access to non-partisan, reliable information are therefore important priorities ahead of upcoming elections.
Scope of the call
The embassy invites proposals under one or both of the following areas:
Expanding civic space and strengthening civic participation: projects will empower rural and local civil society organisations (CSOs) beyond Ulaanbaatar with capacity, networks, and tools to monitor elections and follow up on promises. Total available budget for this component is up to £40,000, which may be allocated across one or more projects depending on the scale and quality of proposals received. Activities should aim to start by October 2026 and finish by the end of December 2027.
Youth-centred voter education and debates: projects will support youth-led and youth-focused organisations to design and deliver accessible voter education and public debate initiatives tailored to young and rural audiences. The total available budget for this component is up to £35,000, which may similarly be awarded to one or more projects. Activities should aim to start by October 2026 and finish by the end of December 2027.
Eligibility
This call is open to registered non-profit organisations and consortia led by not-for-profit entities. Applicants should demonstrate relevant experience and the capacity to deliver activities across Mongolia, including in rural areas.
How to apply
Applicants should submit a proposal in English, with completed attachments:
project proposal form (ODT, 67.7 KB)
Activity Based Budget template (ODS, 10.2 KB)
Proposals must set out clear objectives, relevant activities, and a coherent delivery approach, supported by achievable and measurable outputs and outcomes. All costs may be presented in Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) but must also include the equivalent value in pounds sterling (GBP).
