Regional Arts Development Fund

Overview The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is an annual partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Fraser Coast Regional Council. RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers to support diversity and inclusivity, grow strong regions, and provide training, education and employment opportunities for Queensland artists and local communities. Purpose RADF aims to support activities that directly benefit arts, culture or heritage in the Fraser Coast area by building the capacity and developing skills of local, professional or emerging creatives, and/or engaging the Fraser Coast community to value, celebrate, share and participate in arts, culture and heritage. Objectives For individual local professional and emerging creatives to build their capacity by attending professional development activities For development activities that build the capacity and develop skills of local professional or emerging creatives by producing and delivering professional development opportunities For projects that engage the Fraser Coast community to value, celebrate, share and participate in arts, culture and heritage by supporting projects that strategically promote and celebrate local stories, or focus on community participation in creative experiences, including hosting and supporting community events and developing arts programs within key festivals and events Funding Total funding available: $50,000. Individual Professional Development $300 to $1,000, covering up to 100% of eligible expenses. Examples of eligible expenses include workshop, conference or seminar fees, meal allowances, travel and accommodation. Development Activities $500 to $3,000, covering up to 75% of eligible expenses. Examples of eligible expenses include: Short-term venue hire for development activity Marketing profile for an established or emerging artist, including professional photography, videography and/or biography to be shared on various platforms Concept development including professional research and development of ideas and new project proposals to the implementation stage, demonstrating how the project will contribute to the future arts and cultural development of the region Professional fees including producing, recording, videography, photography, graphic design and marketing Short-term development activities with a suitably qualified mentor, coach or established practitioner Community Engagement Projects $500 to $10,000, covering up to 75% of eligible expenses. Examples of eligible expenses include: A community-focused arts or culture experience within other local major events and festivals A performance, activity or digital media project that shares a unique story Sharing and preserving heritage and culture collections through storytelling and displays Only costs related directly to delivering the activity itself are eligible, including: Artist/professional fees Travel and accommodation for visiting artists Project materials Promotion/advertising Venue hire Administration costs (should not be the majority of costs) Eligibility Before applying, applicants should: Check basic eligibility in the funding guidelines Consider which funding category is suitable to their idea Consider how their idea meets Fraser Coast's local priorities within the funding guidelines How to Apply Key Dates Applications can be submitted anytime between 29 July 2026 and 29 March 2027. To reach the assessment periods, applications should be submitted by: Submission date 26 October 2026, projects delivered after 23 November 2026 Submission date 29 March 2027, projects delivered after 26 April 2027 It is recommended that applications are submitted prior to these dates so Council Officers can check for errors and, if identified, endeavour to work with the applicant to correct the application. If all RADF funds are committed during initial rounds, additional rounds of RADF will not be offered, so it is recommended that applicants apply for funds in early rounds to avoid disappointment. Notifications Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their submission via email 4 to 5 weeks after applications close. Payment RADF funds will be paid into the applicant's nominated account within 4 to 6 weeks of a signed Funding Agreement and receipt of invoice. Project Completion Projects must be completed and funds expended within 12 months of funds being granted, unless written approval has been given for an extension. Project Acquittal Acquittals for successful projects are due 28 days after the project completion date. For general advice and guidance on grant writing and developing a project, refer to the Arts Queensland Arts Acumen website at www.arts.qld.gov.au/arts-acumen. Enquiries Applicants are encouraged to contact the RADF Liaison Officer to discuss their project, allowing at least ten business days prior to the closing date. Phone: 1300 79 49 29 Email: ArtsCulture@frasercoast.qld.gov.au