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Alastair Swayn Foundation

Kingston, ACT, Australia

Arts & CultureEducationScience & Research
Grant-making foundationNational reach
Profile last updated: July 24, 2026

About

Alastair Swayn Foundation is a grant-making foundation based in Kingston, Australia working on arts & culture, education, science & research.

The Alastair Swayn Foundation is a not-for-profit grant-making foundation based in Canberra, Australia. It was established from the estate of architect Alastair Swayn AO to advance Australian architecture and design. It funds research, education, grants and exhibitions, and supports architects and designers, including through the Swayn Gallery of Australian Design, which it benefits.

Location

Kingston, Australia

Organisation type

Grant-making foundation

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Arts & CultureEducationScience & Research

Works for

Students

How they work

Grant-makingResearchAwareness & education

Programmes

Swayn Student Competition

Education · Australia

Competition celebrating emerging architects and designers, honouring Alastair Swayn AO.

Alastair Swayn Masters Research Grant

Science & Research · Australia

Grant awarded to architecture students for masters research, including students at the University of Canberra.

Swayn Gallery of Australian Design

Arts & Culture · Australia

Gallery and exhibition programme presenting Australian architecture and design, including the annual Alastair Swayn Legacy Exhibition.

Countries of operation

Australia

Funding & support

Funded by

Legacies

Ways to support

DonateCorporate partnership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

RMIT University, University of Canberra, American Academy in Rome, Australian Institute of Architects

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