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Australian Design Grant

Funding Providers

Alastair Swayn Foundation

Location

Australia Wide

Funding Type

Cash grant G21617

Primary Category

Arts and culture

Eligible to

  • State/Territory Governments
  • TAFEs
  • Not-for-Profits
  • Individuals
  • Schools
  • Businesses
  • Universities
  • Local Governments

Funding

Amount (max): $10,000

Round(s)

  • Opened 02-Jun-2026 Closes 07-Jul-2026

Purpose

The Alastair Swayn Foundation continues Alastair's legacy, supporting and nurturing the Australian architectural and design community through our grants program. The Foundation awards grants to individuals, groups and organisations that promote the advancement of architecture and design through research, education and exhibition.

Overview

The Foundation welcomes proposals from across the broad spectrum of architecture and design practice, research and culture - including architecture, landscape architecture, interiors, urbanism, industrial design, interaction and digital design, communication design, fashion, object design and emerging interdisciplinary practices.

They are particularly interested in projects that:

  • contribute to public discourse and knowledge sharing;
  • explore new models of practice, living and making;
  • respond to environmental, technological and social change;
  • foster cross-disciplinary collaboration;
  • support emerging voices and new perspectives; and
  • strengthen Australia's design and architectural culture.

Funding: $10,000

Eligibility

Who can apply?

  • Grants are offered to applicants over the age of 18 years.
  • All grant applicants must have an ABN.
  • Grants are awarded for the purpose of the advancement of architecture and design through research, education and exhibition. Grants are awarded to individuals, groups and organisations.

Contact Details

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