2026 Supporting People with Cancer

Supporting People with Cancer (SPWC) is an annual grant program that funds projects aimed at reducing the impact of cancer and providing better support for people affected by cancer.

It is one of several funding programs that contribute to Cancer Australia’s purpose to minimise the impact of cancer, address disparities, and improve health outcomes of people affected by cancer in Australia, by providing national leadership in cancer control. Funding through SPWC is intended to be complementary and not duplicative to existing Government funding.

In alignment with the strategic objectives of the Australian Cancer Plan, SPWC has a strong focus on achieving equity in cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Eligibility:

Two categories of organisations are eligible to receive a grant where they meet the following eligibility criteria.

Community organisations
To be eligible you must:

• be 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 outcomes are inequitable.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations
To be eligible you must: 

• 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 Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, and
• demonstrate ongoing and culturally acceptable connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.