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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
7 (7 open)

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

2024
$500K

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet 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$415KSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (7)

7 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 16 June 2026 (today)

Dylan Alcott Foundation Grants

Grantopen

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

Grantopen

An initiative focused on supporting young people with disability in sport.

General Grants Program

Grantopen

Strategic, tailored grants for young Australians with disability pursuing goals in sport, education, arts, or other areas

University Scholarships

Grantopen

Scholarships at 14+ Australian universities including University of Adelaide, RMIT, Deakin, Griffith, UTS, and others for students with disability

Scholarships Program

Grantopen

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

Grantopen

Provides strategic, tailored grants to young Australians living with disability to achieve their dreams.

DAF Grants Program

Grantopen

Strategic, tailored grants for young Australians with disability pursuing goals in sport, education, arts, or other vocational ambitions

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

disabilityyouthcommunityeducationartssport
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
individualuniversityschoolcommunity org

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation was co-founded by Dylan Alcott and his family. Dylan Alcott, a Paralympian, keynote speaker, and business owner, amassed wealth through his esteemed sporting career, media presence, and business ventures.

Board & Leadership

Colin Little
director
ACNC
Dylan Alcott
director
ACNC
James Plant
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 16 June 2026 (today)
Grant/program scan updated: 16 June 2026 (today)
Program discovery is newer than the foundation profile summary.
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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