The Cancer Quality Improvement Collaboration grant supports Aboriginal Medical Services to lead targeted quality improvement initiatives that enhance cancer care delivery and outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
Key information
- Status: Open
- Grant amount: From $30,000 to $250,000
- Application opened: 19 January 2026
- Application closes: 16 February 2026, 12:00 pm
Program objective
The Cancer Quality Improvement Collaboration grant supports Aboriginal Medical Services to lead targeted quality improvement initiatives that enhance cancer care delivery and outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
These initiatives will be guided by data and insights collaboratively shared by the Cancer Institute NSW, Primary Health Networks, and Aboriginal Medical Services, ensuring culturally appropriate and locally relevant approaches.
Objectives
- Support Aboriginal Medical Services and Primary Health Networks to develop and implement cancer quality improvement initiatives that address local community needs. Funding may support workshops, travel, accommodation, and other activities essential to this collaboration.
- Develop an Aboriginal Cancer Support Plan, tailored to local priorities and aligned with the NSW Cancer Plan. Plans should include:
- Project Scope
- Governance and Co-design
- Strategy Development
- Evaluation and Sustainability Plan
- Budget and Resourcing
This program is funded and administered by Cancer Institute NSW.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants:
Primary Health Network’s located in NSW
Eligibility Requirements:
- Grant funding must be used to enable the quality collaborative within NSW-based Aboriginal Medical Services
- PHNs must act as the primary grant recipient and administer funds directly to the participating Aboriginal Medical Service(s).
- Applications must demonstrate sustained and meaningful engagement with the Aboriginal Medical Service(s), including evidence of co-design and consultation with local Aboriginal communities throughout project development and delivery
Most recent recipients
What was approved
Approved for Healthy North Coast Primary Health Network
$130,000 was approved by
Cancer Institute NSW Chief ExecutiveDate approved
May 2025Location of the recipient
BallinaAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Cancer Quality Improvement Collaboration Grant
Agency funding this grant
Cancer Institute NSWProgram term
Final report (inclusive of financial report) by 28 February 2027What your application needs to include
The application form and templates will be sent to the Primary Health Network(s) that have been targeted for this grant.
Applications must be submitted via email to CINSW-Grants@health.nsw.gov.au within 3 weeks of being invited to reply.
Applications must include:
- Completed Application Form
- Aboriginal Medical Service Agreement
- PHN Endorsement Letter (in the Cancer Institute NSW template)
Address the assessment criteria
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
Significance (50%)
- Clearly identifies current cancer service gaps and priority needs within the nominated Aboriginal community
- Demonstrated alignment with the NSW Cancer Plan, including how the initiative will contribute to improved cancer outcomes for Aboriginal people
- Provides evidence of meaningful co-design and consultation with the local Aboriginal community and Aboriginal Medical Services
Monitoring and Outcomes (30%)
- Presents a clear plan for monitoring progress, including achievable milestones and measurable outcome indicators
Financial Management (20%)
- Provides a clear and logical budget that demonstrates value for money
Start the application
The application form and templates will be sent to the Primary Health Network(s) that have been targeted for this grant.
Applications must be submitted via email to CINSW-Grants@health.nsw.gov.au within 3 weeks of being invited to reply.
File
Cancer Quality Improvement Collaboration Grant Guidelines (DOCX 108.26KB)File
Cancer Quality Improvement Collaboration Grant - Application form (DOCX 114.06KB)
After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: The Cancer Institute NSW’s Chief Executive Officer will consider all recommendations for funding by the Review Panel.
All applications will undergo an eligibility check to ensure that applicants have met the requirements of the grant.
A Grants Review Panel comprised of representatives from the Cancer Institute NSW will assess alleligible applications.
All Panel members will adhere to the Cancer Institute NSW policies to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of applications and declare any conflicts of interest as necessary.
Applicants will receive email confirmation of receipt within one business day.
Support and contact
Virtual Q&A session: 28 January 2026
Further information about this session is available on the Cancer Institute NSW’s website. Applicants are welcome to submit any questions to CINSW-Grants@health.nsw.gov.au prior to the session. All questions from the session will be consolidated into a Frequently Asked Questions document and will be made available on the Cancer Institute NSW’s website.
Grant process support:
Grants Team: CINSW-Grants@health.nsw.gov.au