We've launched a new $100,000 grant for community health providers, to enhance support for Queenslanders affected by cancer.

The grant program, launched to celebrate CCQ's 50th Anniversary, will enable eligible organisations to apply for funding of up to $15,000 for cancer-related initiatives.

What is the Community Grants Program?

The Cancer Council Queensland Community Grants Program aims to enhance the provision of quality cancer care through;

1. increasing comfort measures
2. enhancing privacy and dignity, and
3. providing support and information

The community grants program is not intended for essential medical equipment or staff contributions (e.g. salaries, training)

Who can apply?

Queensland organisations with a shared goal of providing support to people affected by cancer will be eligible to apply for a Community Grant and Cancer Council Queensland Branch volunteers will be central to selecting awarded grants based on community needs.

Organisations applying for a Cancer Council Queensland Community Grant must be able to demonstrate that their service supports a majority of people who are affected by cancer.

What is the value of a Community Grant?

The Cancer Council Queensland Community Grants Program will assist communities to reduce the burden of cancer by supporting organisations with funding to enhance the provision of local cancer support. Grants will be awarded up to the value of $15,000

Program Criteria

• Applications must be made on the Community Grants Application Form and completed in full. Any application that is late, illegible or incomplete will not be considered.
• Only one application per organisation is permitted each year;
• Only applications for the cost of a full item are permitted, partial funding is not supported
• Only applications made for items and / or equipment that will enhance privacy, comfort and / or dignity for people affected by cancer will be eligible;
• Core general medical equipment will not be eligible for grant funding (e.g. infusion stands, waiting room chairs, cardiac monitors, etc.).
• Staff costs such as positions, training and expenses are not eligible.
• Applications will not be accepted for items already purchased. The program will not support retrospective funding and purchase of the item must not be undertaken prior to notification of an outcome of approval. Notification of payment arrangements will follow final approval.
• Letter of support from senior manager or external referee.

What type of items can be funded through the Community Grants Program?

Items that will enhance comfort, privacy, dignity, support and information can be funded. Core medical items are not eligible. Examples of items that can be funded are provided here. Other items that can be demonstrated to enhance comfort, privacy, dignity, support and information for people affected by cancer will be considered.

How to apply for a Cancer Council Queensland Community Grant

Applications for the 2011 Community Grants Program have now closed.

When will successful Community Grant Applications be announced?

Successful applications will be announced on August 1, 2011.