Regional Arts Development Fund in Australia

Deadline: 6-Oct-21

Applications are now open for the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) to support local arts and cultural development opportunities by providing one-off, short-term, project-based financial assistance.

Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Noosa Shire Council to support the development of local arts and culture.

Objectives

RADF objectives are to support arts and cultural activities that:

Build local cultural capacity, cultural innovation and community pride
Build cultural skills and experiences
Provide opportunities for applicants to deliver on Council’s strategic goals and identified key initiatives Deliver Queensland Government’s objectives for the community.
Provide public value for Queensland communities
Distribute funding in an equitable, transparent, sustainable manner.

Funding Information

The smallest RADF grant amount from Council is $1,000 and largest grant amount is $5,000.

Eligible Projects

RADF projects may include, but are not restricted to:

Projects/programs – Projects or programs that respond to a specific opportunity or need within the arts sector.
Events – creative festivals or events that offer quality outcomes, provide opportunities for local artists and bring residents together
Professional Development – projects that include opportunities for local artists to develop their skills, experiences and networks. This may include mentorships, partnerships, workshops and attendance at conferences.
RADF projects must employ artists or arts professionals.
Items eligible for funding include –
- Artist fees (at award rates)
- Project co-ordinator fees
- Some material expenses
- Venue Hire
- Some travel expenses
- Some marketing and recording expenses

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered eligible to apply for a RADF grant an applicant must contact the RADF Officer on 5329 6558 to check their eligibility and to discuss the project and application in depth.
The RADF grant program is available to applicants who are:
- An individual (over the age of 18 or have the application co-signed by their legal guardian confirming they will take responsibility for managing any funding that may be offered to the applicant)
- A business
- A legal not-for-profit entity
And who have:
- an active ABN;
- a bank account in the name of the legal entity;
Applicants from outside Noosa Shire may be eligible to apply if the project can demonstrate significant benefits for the Noosa community.
If an applicant is not eligible, as per the above criteria, yet still wishes to apply, they can do so through an auspice arrangement. The applicant can be auspiced by an eligible organisation or individual.
All applicants (including the auspice, if required) must have:
- Appropriate insurances and adhere to sound Workplace Health and Safety practices.
- No debt to Council, or have entered into scheduled payment arrangements with Council that is being adhered to; and
- Met obligations of funding agreement conditions for any previous Council grants, including successfully acquitting any previous grants.