Dylan Alcott Foundation Limited
About
The Dylan Alcott Foundation is an Australian philanthropic foundation committed to empowering young Australians living with disability. It aims to break down financial and societal barriers by providing strategic grants and scholarships, alongside advocacy and awareness campaigns.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should focus on clearly articulating how their ambitions align with the foundation's mission to empower young Australians with disability in sport, education, or the arts. Reference to 'strategic, tailored grants' suggests detailing how the grant will create real opportunities and help achieve specific dreams. Reviewing 'Grant Stories' may provide insight into successful applications.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation's mission is to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities for young Australians with disability to fulfil their potential and achieve their dreams. They believe in directly investing in individuals through tailored grants and scholarships in sport, education, and the arts, while simultaneously shifting perceptions and increasing representation through advocacy and education programs.
Giving History
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $222K | $391K | $857K | $630K |
| FY2022 | $41K | $635K | $760K | $760K |
| FY2021 | $25K | $130K | $238K | $235K |
| FY2020 | $57K | $123K | $207K | $207K |
| FY2019 | $70K | $500K | $268K | $268K |
| FY2018 | — | $191K | $177K | $174K |
| 6yr total | $415K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (7)
7 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 16 June 2026 (today)
Dylan Alcott Foundation Grants
The Dylan Alcott Foundation provides grants to young Australians aged 26 or under, living with a disability, to help them achieve personal, professional, vocational, or sporting goals. The grants aim to remove financial and societal barriers.
Nike Academy
An initiative focused on supporting young people with disability in sport.
General Grants Program
Strategic, tailored grants for young Australians with disability pursuing goals in sport, education, arts, or other areas
University Scholarships
Scholarships at 14+ Australian universities including University of Adelaide, RMIT, Deakin, Griffith, UTS, and others for students with disability
Scholarships Program
Offers scholarships in partnership with various universities (e.g., Adelaide, Canberra, Curtin, Deakin, Flinders, Griffith, La Trobe, Newcastle, RMIT, Swinburne, Tasmania, Wollongong) and arts institutions (NIDA, AFTRs) for young Australians with disability.
Grants Program
Provides strategic, tailored grants to young Australians living with disability to achieve their dreams.
DAF Grants Program
Strategic, tailored grants for young Australians with disability pursuing goals in sport, education, arts, or other vocational ambitions