The Australian Government, through Cancer Australia, is delivering the Networking for Cancer Equity Grant Program to strengthen and connect cancer care networks across Australia.
This program supports innovation and collaboration to improve access to high-quality cancer care for people living in outer-metropolitan, regional, rural and remote communities.
About the Program
The Networking for Cancer Equity Grant Program is delivered by Cancer Australia as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to cancer reform and equity through the Australian Cancer Plan.
Grants fund pilot initiatives and activities that demonstrate new and innovative models to improve access to comprehensive cancer care, with a focus on collaboration, equity and sustainability.
Activities may include initiatives that address persistent disparities in access to comprehensive cancer care for priority populations identified in the Australian Cancer Plan, including people living in rural and remote areas, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The program supports the activation of the Australian Comprehensive Cancer Network, a virtual national network connecting cancer services across Australia to enable collaboration, sharing of expertise, and access to the highest quality cancer care as close to home as safely possible.
Funding Overview
The Australian Government, through Cancer Australia, has allocated $1 million for the Networking for Cancer Equity Grant Program. Four to 10 grants, with a value capped at $250,000 each, will be awarded.
Activities will be delivered by grantees between 27 April 2026 and 30 June 2027.
Funded activities must align with the principles and standards of excellence for networked comprehensive cancer care under the Australian Comprehensive Cancer Network Framework, and with the strategic objectives of the Australian Cancer Plan.
Funding opportunities
Applications are now open.
To view the grant opportunity guidelines and apply visit GrantConnect – GO8093.
Applications close Friday 6 February 2026 5:00pm AEDT.
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