{"id":23599,"date":"2026-08-26T17:44:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T16:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/?p=23599"},"modified":"2026-08-26T18:09:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T17:09:36","slug":"policy-and-legal-advocacy-centre-with-support-from-the-european-union-eu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/policy-and-legal-advocacy-centre-with-support-from-the-european-union-eu\/","title":{"rendered":"POLICY AND LEGAL ADVOCACY CENTRE WITH SUPPORT FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CALL FOR PROPOSALS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PLAC LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME ALUMNI SUPPORT INITIATIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Issued: Wednesday, 26 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline for Submission: <\/strong>Friday, 11 September 2026 [11:59pm, West African Time]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.<\/strong> Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), with support from the European Union (EU), invites proposals for the second edition of the Legislative Internship Programme Alumni Support Initiative (ASI). The initiative supports alumni of PLAC\u2019s Legislative Internship Programme to design and implement practical projects that advance civic education, democratic participation, policy advocacy and legislative engagement. The overall objective of the support is tostrengthen the impact of the internship programme by supporting alumni through targeted initiatives that build capacity and promote continued participation in Nigeria\u2019s democratic and legislative processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Expected Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

a.<\/strong> Increased alumni engagement in legislative and governance processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b.<\/strong> Creation of a vibrant and sustainable alumni community.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

c.<\/strong> Foundation laid for future scale-up or thematic partnerships.Enhanced visibility on impact of the <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

d.<\/strong> internship programme.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strengthened knowledge and participation of Nigerian citizens in governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Scope of Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PLAC will provide funding support (administered by PLAC) to alumni projects\/initiatives. Proposals should address one or more of the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a. <\/strong>Civic education and public awareness;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b. <\/strong>Electoral reform, voter education and democratic participation;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

c.<\/strong> Community-based legislative monitoring and engagement;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

d.<\/strong> Policy research and advocacy;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

e. <\/strong>Youth, women and Persons with Disabilities participation in governance;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

f.<\/strong> Constitutional literacy and reform;Human rights and accountability; and<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

g.<\/strong> Citizen engagement with democratic and legislative institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Election-focused initiatives may include non-partisan <\/strong>activities aimed at improving public understanding of electoral laws and processes, informed participation, inclusion, accountability, peaceful elections and citizen engagement ahead of the 2027 elections. Proposals that support, endorse or oppose any political party, candidate or partisan political activity will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each selected proposal will receive financial support valued at between N<\/s>500,000<\/strong> and N<\/s>5,000,000 <\/strong>covering eligible costs such as research, workshops (venue hire, refreshments, transportation, and accommodation where necessary), production of campaign or awareness materials, digital tools, and honoraria for facilitation services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Eligibility and Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n