The latest round of funding for community-based and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations to deliver cancer support projects for their communities is now open.
The Supporting People with Cancer (SPWC) grant program is an annual funding opportunity that aims to enhance equity in cancer outcomes and experiences for all, especially priority population groups and those with poorer health outcomes.
Developed in line with the Australian Cancer Plan, the program offers grants of up to $120,000 and places particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, supporting the objectives of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Plan.
Eligible organisations must demonstrate ongoing and culturally appropriate connections with local communities and be registered with either:
- The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission; or
- The Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations.
Since 2006, the Australian Government has contributed over $13 million to 151 community grants nationwide through the grant program.
Successful projects from the most recent SPWC grant opportunity provided targeted support for diverse population groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, regional and rural communities, LGBTIQA+ people, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
