Regional Arts Development Funding

Regional Arts Development Funding (RADF) 

About RADF

RADF partners with local governments across Queensland to promote and deliver quality arts and cultural experiences to communities. RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions.  RADF invests in local arts and cultural priorities, as determined by local communities, across Queensland.

RADF supports arts and cultural activities that:

  • provide public value for Queensland communities
  • build local cultural capacity, cultural innovation and community well-being
  • deliver Queensland Government’s objectives for the community.

For information on other Arts Queensland programs and opportunities please visit www.arts.qld.gov.au

 

Council's local priorities for RADF are:

1. Support skills development and capacity building for individuals and community groups in the arts, cultural and heritage sectors within Burke Shire.

2. Support opportunities local opportunities and development in the arts sector.  

3. Encourage social connection, community resilience and improve well-being

3. Deliver priorities meeting Burke Shire Council’s strategic directions

5. Encourage partnerships and collaboration across the arts, cultural and heritage sector between individuals, groups, and professional organisations.

 

Maximum funding available

$7,500.00 per application.

 

Key Dates

Funding Rounds

For the 2024/25 financial year, there will be one RADF grant round. Round 1 applications will open on 22nd November 2024 and close at 11:59 PM (AEST) on 15th January 2025.

Project Commencement Date

Successful grant applicants must sign a funding agreement before funds are released. Projects must be ready to commence after 1st March 2025.

Project Completion Date

Projects must be completed and funds expended within 12 months of being granted.

Project Acquittal

Acquittals for successful projects are due 30 days after the project completion date.

 

Key Documents 

 

For more information:

Please contact Cheryl Potch (RADF Liasion Officer) on (07) 4745 5100 or community.development@burke.qld.gov.au. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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