WCMICS Grants Program
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Overview
The WCMICS Grants Program provides funding for ideas that support improvements in cancer care in our member health services.
The focus areas of the program align with the statewide priorities laid out in the Victorian Cancer Plan, where opportunities for improvement and significant impact have been identified.
Specifically, it is aimed at initiatives that:
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Improve cancer patient outcomes and experience,
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Improve the health of underserved populations across the region, and
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Improve the efficiency of cancer care.
The WCMICS Grants Program funding process involves three stages:
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Initial brief written Expression of Interest (EOI) submitted via key contacts at each health service.
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Applicants whose EOIs meet the core selection criteria are invited to pitch their idea to an evaluation panel.
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Top ranked projects chosen by the panel are invited to develop their project plan in collaboration with WCMICS directorate staff. Funding is granted once an agreed plan is finalised.
Innovation & Improvement
The Innovation & Improvement funding stream is open to initiatives that are new, innovative improvement ideas. Typically this type of project runs for 12-18 months.
2022-23 Innovation & Improvement funding stream now closed
Scale & Spread
The Scale & Spread funding stream is open to initiatives that aim to increase the impact of successfully tested health innovations so as to benefit more people. Typically these projects run for approximately 24-30 months.
2021-22 scale & spread funding stream now closed
Project ideas
Developing ideas and completing funding applications is time consuming and requires significant investment by the parties involved.
Before preparing an application for the WCMICS Grants Program, make sure it is the right grant for your idea and what you are seeking to achieve.
Answer the following questions to determine if this is the right funding for your idea:
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Will your project idea address the identified focus areas and positively impact on service delivery and patient experience?
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Will the improvements be sustainable after the project funding period?
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Is your project idea aligned to your organisational strategy and/or business plan?
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Do you have sponsorship at executive level? Do you have organisational support for the initiaitive that has been proposed? Is your organisation committed to sustaining the outcome of the project?