2027 Supporting People with Cancer

Supporting People with Cancer (SPWC) is an annual grant program that funds community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations to deliver projects that reduce the impact of cancer on communities and provide better support for people affected by cancer. In alignment with the strategic objectives of the Australian Cancer Plan (the Plan), SPWC has a strong focus on achieving equity in cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The 2027 grant opportunity will prioritise activities that focus on improving outcomes for children and AYA with cancer, in alignment with the Childhood and AYA Cancer Roadmap, Supportive Care Priority 3: “Provision of tailored and appropriate optimal and supportive care guidance for children, AYA and their families in priority populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people living in lower socioeconomic groups, and people living in rural and remote areas.” For the 2027 SPWC grant opportunity, at least $480,000 (GST exclusive) in grant funding is available. The minimum grant amount is $50,000 (GST excl.), and the maximum is $120,000 (GST excl.). The minimum grant period is one year, and the maximum grant period is three years. Close date & time: 18-Dec-2026 3:00 pm (ACT Local Time) Location: ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS, Administered Territories Selection process: Open Competitive Grant activity timeframe: The minimum grant period is one year, and the maximum grant period is three years. GO ID: GO8692 Eligibility Community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations are eligible to receive a grant where they meet the following eligibility criteria: Community organisations To be eligible you must: be a charity or not-for-profit organisation registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, and demonstrate ongoing and culturally acceptable connections with community, including one or more priority population groups or people whose cancer experiences and outcomes are inequitable. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations To be eligible you must: be an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander charity or not-for-profit organisation registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission or be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations) and, demonstrate ongoing and culturally acceptable connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. How to apply Applications must be completed and submitted through Cancer Australia’s grants system, ‘Can-Grant’: https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/research/grants-and-funding/can-grant