Regional Arts Development Fund in Australia

Deadline: 1-May-23

The Sunshine Coast Regional Council is inviting applications for Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is, a partnership between the Queensland Government and council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

RADF funds are aimed at the development of emerging and established artists, creative practitioners and producers.  RADF funding is awarded to projects that align with the Sunshine Coast Arts Plan 2018 – 2038, which provides a 20 year vision for the region, placing artists at its core.

Funding Categories

• The Sunshine Coast RADF program provides funding in four categories:
  • Concept Development Funding
  • Project Funding
  • Individual Development Funding
  • Mentorship Funding.

Funding Information

• Individual Development – $750 within Australia and $1,500 international.
• Mentorship – Up to $5,000.
• Concept Development – Up to $5,000.
• Project – Up to $10,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Individual emerging and established artists, producers and creative practitioners
• Businesses
• Registered not-for-profit organisations
• Groups and collectives.
• Applicants must:
  • Reside or be based in the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area or, if based outside the local government area, demonstrate how the project will directly benefit residents in the Sunshine Coast
  • Be Australian citizens or permanent residents
  • Hold appropriate insurance
  • Have met all acquittal conditions of previous council grants.
  • Applicants may only submit one RADF grant application per round.

Assessment Criteria

• Applications must demonstrate how the project will directly benefit the arts ecology in the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area. Applications will be assessed with consideration of the Sunshine Coast Arts Plan.
• Goals
  • Local artists and artistic content is developed and celebrated
  • Arts audiences and creative opportunities flourish through investment and development
  • Dedicated network of places and spaces for artists to connect, create and collaborate [physical and virtual
  • Art and creativity is embedded in the identity and experience of the Sunshine Coast.
• Strategies
  • Build the profile and recognition of local artists
  • Build the capacity of local artists
  • Support artists to test, develop and realise ideas
  • Foster opportunities for the creation and promotion of First Nations artistic endeavours
  • Support a range of diverse and accessible arts experiences
  • Grow arts audiences and participation
  • Identify new and expanded markets for creative content
  • Support a strong network of local artists to foster broader connection and collaboration both within the arts sector and across sectors.
• Applications will also be assessed with the following considerations:
  • Artistic merit
    • Vision, ideas and conceptual rationale
    • Level of experimentation or risk-taking
    • Clear articulation of creative process
    • Contribution to diverse cultural expression
    • Contemporary in approach or practice
    • Evidence and quality of work.
  • Viability
    • Skills and ability of artists/arts professionals involved
    • Realistic and achievable planning and resource use, including clear budget
    • Role of partners, including confirmation of involvement
    • Adherence to relevant cultural protocols
    • Regional relevance and evidence of demand
    • Clear marketing or engagement approach where relevant.

Ineligible

• Applications cannot be made by:
  • Government agencies or departments of state or federal government
  • Educational, religious or medical organisations, where the application is for the organisation’s core business
  • Individuals where the application is for content directly related to educational coursework, study or research.

For more information, visit RADF.