Grant opportunity -Bowel Cancer Screening in Primary Care
Adelaide PHN is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for primary care providers to identify, develop and implement solutions that increase uptake of the Alternative Access to Bowel Screening Kits Model (AAM), thereby increasing participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP).
Adelaide PHN is offering 10 grants to Primary Care Providers, including general practices, Aboriginal Medical Services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. within the Adelaide PHN region to a value of $14,500 (GST excl.) each.
Key dates
Applications open: 14 May 2026 9am
Applications close: 15 June 2026 at 5pm
Notification of outcome: 1 July 2026
Commencement of funded period: 1 September 2026 (6 months)
How to apply
Read the Grant Guidelines: Folio
Complete the online application form by clicking the link: https://adelaidephn.foliogrc.com/contracts/new?contract_template=216&token=8yWxQUxARA2PN-uBga4h
Questions: Contact applications@adelaidephn.com.au with Bowel Cancer Screening Grant as the subject line.
Why is this grant opportunity important?
- The NBCSP aims to reduce the incidence of, and illness and mortality related to bowel cancer in Australia through early stage screening when treatment is most successful.
- In the Adelaide PHN region participation in the program is suboptimal with 46.5% participation in 2022-2023 (AIHW, 2025).
- Talking about cancer screening with a health professional can be key in helping people decide to complete a bowel cancer screening test.
What is the AAM?
- The AAM allows primary care providers to bulk order NBCSP test kits and issue them directly to patients via the National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR).
- The AAM supports the NBCSP mail-out model and aims to remove barriers and improve participation in the NBCSP, particularly for patients that are less likely to screen or have never screened.
This activity is made possible through funding from Preventive Health SA.
12 May 2026