Deadline: 25-Nov-22
The Bundaberg Region Council is seeking applications for its Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Quick Response Grants – Round 5 to support professional development, the production of new work and engagement with new audiences.
RADF is delivered as a partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and eligible local councils across the state. RADF invests in local arts and cultural priorities, as determined by local communities, across Queensland. RADF is a flexible fund, enabling local councils to tailor RADF programs to suit the needs of their communities.
Objectives
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RADF objectives are to support arts and cultural activities that:
- provide public value for Queensland communities.
- build local cultural capacity, cultural innovation and community pride.
- deliver Queensland Government’s objectives for the community
Local Priorities
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The RADF locally determined priorities for the Bundaberg region provide strategic direction for Council and local RADF investment in creative places, projects and people. Bundaberg Regional Council’s Arts & Culture Strategy 2019-2023 highlights five priorities which should be considered by applicants to the Regional Arts Development Fund.
- Arts and culture for and by the people of the Bundaberg Region
- Brokerage, leadership and partnerships that make it happen
- Connections and communications enabling audience development & creative networks
- Diversity of community experience and participation, activates culture
- Environments, places + spaces are accessible, alive and active
Funding Information
- This grant is available for assistance of up to $2000.
- Duration: Applicants have six (6) weeks from completion of the event to acquit the grant.
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. Quotes are required.
- 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.
For more information, visit Bundaberg Region Council.
For more information, visit https://bundaberg.smartygrants.com.au/QRGR5-2022-23