Deadline: 30-Sep-22
Applications are now open for the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Quick Response Grants that aim to provide financial assistance to community groups and associations that meet recognised community needs as identified in Council’s Arts + Culture Strategy 2019 – 2023.
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is delivered as a partnership between the Queensland Government and eligible local Councils across the state through Arts Queensland.
Funding Information
The available financial assistance per Quick Response Grants application for eligible projects/activities is up to $2,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Local artists, arts workers or members of community organisations can request funding for professional skills, career and capacity development to attend training, mentoring or conference opportunities within Queensland.
- Assistance may be available for eligible practitioners for professional development opportunities outside of Queensland.
- Groups and organisations can also apply for funding for small scale community arts projects.
- Individual emerging or professional artists, arts workers or groups can apply for resources to support a specific arts project. Resources, such as art materials, catalogues, promotional support etc. may be eligible, but capital items are ineligible.
- Be over 18 years of age (Applicants under 18 years of age must nominate an auspice organisation to administer the grant on their behalf);
- Reside or be based in the Bundaberg Regional Council area or, if based outside the local government area demonstrate how the project directly benefits the Bundaberg Region;
- Hold a minimum of $20M Public Liability Insurance including other forms of insurance relevant to the project and demonstrate sound workplace health and safety practices. If the applicant is being covered under another group’s insurance, adequate evidence of this coverage is required.
- Have satisfied all requirements and acquittals of previous RADF and/or Bundabrg Regional Council funding;
- Have no outstanding debt with Council.
The following individuals or organisations can apply:
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Individual professional artists, arts workers, cultural workers or project coordinators who:
- Are based in the local council area, or if based outside the local council area, are able to demonstrate how the project will directly benefit arts and culture in the local council area.
- Are permanent residents or Australian citizens.
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or can demonstrate professional practice
- Incorporated organisations based in the Bundaberg Regional Council area (e.g. notfor-profit, educational, business) or those based outside the area that are able to demonstrate how the project will directly benefit arts and culture in their region.
- Unincorporated organisations, auspiced by an incorporated body, that are based in the Bundaberg Region, or those based outside the region that can demonstrate how the project will directly benefit arts and culture in the Bundaberg Region.
- Business organisations based in the Bundaberg Region.
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Additional recommendations
- If individuals, organisations or businesses are not living and/or operating in the Bundaberg region, a strong justification of the benefit of the Bundaberg region must be provided.
- If under 18, the applicant must name a person who will be legally responsible for the grant.
- Hold an adequate Public Liability insurance policy.
- It is recommended that projects should be completed within a 12-month timeframe.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all relevant licences etc. have been obtained prior to commencement of projects where applicable (e.g. Insurances/ Blue Cards if working with children etc.)
For more information, visit RADF.
For more information, visit https://bundaberg.smartygrants.com.au/QRGR3-2022
