Apply for the Erase Indifference Challenge 2026 - a global prize competition by the Auschwitz Pledge Foundation recognising initiatives that already show measurable impact against bystander indifference to discrimination.

The Challenge seeks practical, innovative projects that engage the wider public - not solely direct victim-support services - across racism, antisemitism, anti-immigration bias, misogyny, LGBTQ+ discrimination, and related forms of hate. Total prize pool: €90,000.

Deadline: 4 December 2026 (open call from 30 October 2026). Finalist meetings: 15 - 26 February 2027. Winners announced: 28 February 2027. This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on official Erase Indifference materials. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.

Quick Facts - Erase Indifference Challenge 2026

Detail	Information
Challenge	Erase Indifference Challenge 2026 (Auschwitz Pledge Foundation)
Host Landmark	Wawel Castle / Kraków, Poland 🇵🇱
Prize pool	€90,000 total - 1 × €20,000 main award + 7 × €10,000 awards
Focus	Existing initiatives that reduce bystander indifference to discrimination
Open call	30 October 2026 - 4 December 2026
Finalists	Online meetings 15 - 26 February 2027 (≥16 finalists)
Winners	Announced 28 February 2027
Eligibility	NGOs, startups, companies, public institutions worldwide (English application)
Official Gateway	Apply form · Challenge page

What They’re Looking For

Initiatives already running, recurring, or completed (if completed, ended no earlier than December 2023)
Documented, measurable social impact against indifference / bystander passivity
Creative approaches - tech, education, arts, behavioural change, campaigns, and more
Primary target: bystanders and the wider public, not only direct services for victims

Benefits

Cash awards from a €90,000 pool (unrestricted - no mandated use of funds)
No ongoing reporting or scaling requirements after the award (award agreement + platform feature only)
Visibility on the Erase Indifference Platform
Engagement with an international committee of social-innovation, human-rights, and evaluation experts

Eligibility

Open worldwide to NGOs, startups, companies, and public institutions
Partnerships allowed if all partners meet criteria
One application per team / organisation
Communicative English required (applications in English only)
Not eligible: informal groups; politically financed/related entities; activities contrary to the Auschwitz Pledge Foundation mission; purely commercial ventures without social impact; academic research without practical bystander application; proselytising / religious activities

How to Apply

Read the Challenge Manual and FAQ on the official Challenge page.
Preview application questions (PDF) and sample agreements if helpful.
Submit via the online application form in English by 4 December 2026.
If shortlisted, attend an individual online finalist meeting (15 - 26 February 2027).

Questions: info@eraseindifference.org.