Grants open to support children and young people affected by cancer

Key Facts:

• The 2027 Supporting People with Cancer grant program is now open, offering at least $480,000 in funding (£50,000-$120,000 per recipient) for community-led projects improving outcomes for children and young people affected by cancer.
• This round prioritises projects focused on children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and their families, in line with Cancer Australia’s Childhood and Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Roadmap.
• Funding targets communities that experience poorer cancer outcomes, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, those in lower socioeconomic groups, and people in rural and remote areas.
• Applications are open to both community organisations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, with the latter also eligible to apply for projects supporting people affected by cancer across all age groups.