A NEW STANDARD FOR PRO-LIFE IMPACT
The EPIC Challenge is a competitive grant programme
that rewards strategic, measurable action to protect unborn life.
About Us
We exist to accelerate the end of abortion in Europe by supporting the most effective, impact‑driven pro‑life projects.
Guided by a commitment to human dignity, measurable results, and bold, innovative thinking, we work to build a future where every unborn child is protected and every parent receives the support they need to choose life.
United by a shared mission, we collaborate across borders to achieve far more together than any one organisation could alone.
Our Values
We promote human dignity
We affirm the inherent worth and sanctity of every human being by promoting justice for the unborn and providing care and support to those threatened or harmed by abortion.
We prioritize measurable impact (accountability and transparency)
We strive to measure and verify real impact, such as fewer abortions, more mothers supported, stronger legal protections, and cultural transformation; with a deep sense of stewardship, full transparency, and collaborative tracking of project progress.
We find unexpected ways (innovation)
Old strategies rarely deliver new results; therefore, we analyse the root drivers of abortion, test our key assumptions with evidence, and develop or adapt creative, bold, and effective life-saving solutions.
We go far together (collaboration)
We focus on what unites us rather than what divides us. We build unity within and across borders, reject internal competition, and actively create synergies and complementary strengths so that together we achieve far more than we ever could alone.
Five Strategic Priority Areas
All funded projects must deliver measurable results in at least one of these critical areas.
1. Affirming the humanity of unborn life
Examples include public awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and cultural projects.
2. Fighting the spread of abortion pills
Activities may cover prevention and awareness campaigns, legal and policy work, and support for abortion pill reversal.
3. Spotlighting pregnancy help centres
Key activities include visibility campaigns, service expansion, and data collection on lives saved through pregnancy help.
4. Reducing demand at abortion clinics
Approaches may involve counselling outreach, promoting alternatives, community education, and tracking lives saved.
5. Post-abortion support
Initiatives can include healing programmes, awareness-raising and outreach campaigns, and recruiting women who regret abortions as advocates.
Who Should Apply?
Registered non-profit pro-life NGOs or equivalent legal entities active in any European country.
Willingness to abide by EPIC's values and accept its rules, deliverables, and follow-up processes.
Preference given to projects that actively defend the unborn while promoting the full dignity of every human person — especially within the context of the nuclear family (mother and father).
The grant is open to all European pro-life NGOs.
In particular, we strongly encourage volunteer-led groups to apply.
Year 1 • Funding Opportunity
Scale your impact with project budgets up to
€60,000
Maximum total project budget co-financed
Project budgets range from €12,000 to €60,000
€50,000 total prize pool available this year
Suggested structure:
1 x Flagship Grant = €30,000
2 x Pioneer Grants = €10,000 each
EPIC finances 50%-80% of your awarded project budget (assessed case-by-case).
For predictability: Volunteer-only groups (with less than €20,000 of yearly budget → up to 80% project budget coverage. Staffed NGOs (with more than €100,000 per year) → 50%-60% coverage.
Ready to explore how EPIC can accelerate your impact?
If you are a registered European NGO fighting for the unborn, join our Q&A session on 8 July 2026 at 18:00 CET.
Learn about the five strategic priority areas, co-financing expectations, and eligibility criteria. Ample time will be reserved for your questions and comments.
Should you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to nunosoares@spuc.org.uk