Arts Queensland is proud to partner with local government to support quality arts and cultural experiences across Queensland through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).
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.
Our RADF grant program is overseen by the Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC) who hold regular meetings. Visit the CHACAC page to learn more about the committee.
Council’s local priorities for RADF 2020-2021 are:
1. Support a diverse economy stimulating local artists though arts and cultural activity.
2. Support creative recovery and community social/emotional well-being.
3. Invest in locally determined priorities delivered through quality arts, cultural and heritage activities linking to growing Queensland’s cultural reputation and cultural tourism offerings.
4. Deliver priorities meeting the strategic arts, cultural and heritage documents: Creative Cultural Futures 2016-2026, the Heritage Management Framework, the Creative Cultural Futures and Heritage Action Plan 2020-2022, the Reconciliation Action Plan and the Central Highlands Youth Strategy which identify community and council objectives for the region.
5. Provide access to and engagement in arts and culture for isolated communities, practitioners, participants and audiences. Encouraging inclusive community and stakeholder involvement in RADF priority setting and decision making.
6. Support arts, heritage and cultural tourism initiatives.
7. Facilitate regional arts, cultural, history and heritage planning and programming.
8. Develop diverse partner projects and programs.
CHRC RADF Application Closure Date | CHACAC RADF Assessment Meeting Date | CHRC General Council Meeting Date (CHRC and State Government approvals) |
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COB Friday 13 November, 2020 | Friday 20 November, 2020 | Wednesday 9 December, 2020 |
COB Friday 26 February 2021 | Friday 12 March 2021 | TBD |
COB Friday 30 April 2021 | Friday 14 May 2021 | TBD |
The following categories of individuals and organisations can apply for a RADF grant.
You can apply for funding under the following categories:
Before starting your application, please read our RADF Guidelines.
To apply, complete an Individual RADF Application Form OR Group RADF Application Form
Submit your completed application form and all required support materials to council by the due date for the current funding round.
Once applications close, CHACAC will access the applications and notify each applicant of the outcome.
RADF outcome reports show accountability for grants money usage. All recipients are required to submit an outcome report no later than eight weeks after the conclusion of the activity.
Download the report templates below:
CHRC RADF Application Closure Date | CHACAC RADF Assessment Meeting Date | CHRC General Council Meeting Date (CHRC and State Government approvals) |
---|---|---|
COB Friday 13 November, 2020 | Friday 20 November, 2020 | Wednesday 9 December, 2020 |
COB Friday 26 February 2021 | Friday 12 March 2021 | TBD |
COB Friday 30 April 2021 | Friday 14 May 2021 | TBD |
The following categories of individuals and organisations can apply for a RADF grant.
You can apply for funding under the following categories:
Before starting your application, please read our RADF Guidelines.
To apply, complete an Individual RADF Application Form OR Group RADF Application Form
Submit your completed application form and all required support materials to council by the due date for the current funding round.
Once applications close, CHACAC will access the applications and notify each applicant of the outcome.
RADF outcome reports show accountability for grants money usage. All recipients are required to submit an outcome report no later than eight weeks after the conclusion of the activity.
Download the report templates below:
Please contact RADF Liaison Officer Karen Newman E: knewman@chrc.qld.gov.au Ph: 0427 450 013
Our RADF grant program is overseen by the Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC) who hold regular meetings. This committee consists of volunteers familiar with the diverse arts, culture and geography of our region.
More information and list of current members is available on the CHACAC page.
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