RADF
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is an annual partnership between the Queensland Government and Redland City Council.
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 is a flexible fund, enabling local councils to tailor RADF programs to suit the needs of their communities.
The RADF Community Grants Program is designed to support and empower a diverse range of artistic projects, with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and community engagement.
RADF Objectives
Redland City Council RADF supports arts and cultural activities that:
- Encourage creative and skills development within the arts and cultural life of Redlands Coast.
- Encourage partnerships and cultural innovations within the arts and cultural life of Redlands Coast.
- Support and nurture arts practices and development of local artists and foster a thriving creative community.
- Build local cultural capacity, sustainability, and community pride.
- Elevate First Nations creators and audiences.
- Encourage all creatives and artists to foster an engaged and creative community across all art forms.
- Support a robust living culture in Redlands Coast.
- Provide public value for Queensland communities.
For further Queensland Government arts and cultural programs and opportunities please visit Arts Queensland.
Strategic Goals
RADF is aimed at the development of emerging and established artists, creative practitioners, and producers. Funding is awarded to projects that align with Redland City Council’s Corporate Plan Our Future Redlands: A Corporate Plan to 2026 and Beyond and the Creative Arts Service Strategic Plan 2024-2029 priorities:
- Engagement
- Partnerships
- Spaces
- Sustainability
When can I apply?
Applications for the RADF 2024-25 Program:
Round 1: Open 2nd September 2024 | Close 7th October 2024
Round 2: Open 17th February 2025 | Close 24th March 2025
How can I apply?
- Applications must be completed via Council's online portal SmartyGrants.
- Please ensure you have read the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Information Kit [PDF 379.23 KB] prior to starting your application.
Am I eligible to apply?
RADF provides opportunities through project-based funding in the following artforms:
- Community Arts and Cultural Development
- Circus
- Dance & Physical Theatre
- Developing Professional Skills
- Digital Arts
- Fashion
- Film
- Gaming
- Multi-arts
- Music
- Theatre
- Visual Arts, Craft and Design
- Writing
Applicants must:
- Be a permanent resident or Australian Citizen.
- Be based in Redland City or demonstrate how the project will directly benefit Redland City’s arts and culture.
- Be over 18 years of age or have the application co-signed by a legal guardian confirming responsibility of financial management.
- Hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) or be auspiced by an incorporated organisation.
- Be individual professional artists, emerging professional artists, arts workers, cultural workers, producers, or project coordinators.
- Be an arts and cultural organisation based in Redland City OR be an arts and cultural organisation based outside the region clearly demonstrating how the project will directly benefit arts and culture on Redlands Coast.
- Have met all acquittal conditions of previous Council grants and sponsorship.
Assessment of applications
The RADF Assessment Panel (the Panel) is an external group of industry and Council representatives that reflect the diverse arts and creative communities of Redlands Coast. Panel members are selected for their expertise in the arts and their understanding of developing the creative industries in the region.
For more information, please visit RADF on the Arts Queensland website or email grants@redland.qld.gov.au.
The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Redland City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Further assistance
If you require assistance completing your application, please contact the Community Grants team by phone (07) 3829 8999, email grants@redland.qld.gov.au or book a meeting request.
