RADF
The Regional Arts Development Fund
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is delivered as a partnership between the Queensland Government and Noosa Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
The objectives of Council’s RADF program is to support arts and cultural activities that:
- Increase access to arts and cultural experiences in the Noosa region
- Grow employment and capacity building opportunities for artists
- Deliver against Noosa Council’s arts and cultural priorities and promote the value of arts, culture and heritage
Eligible applications must fit within one of the following project categories:
- Creative and Concept Development
- Project Funding
- Professional Development and Mentoring
Funding Available
Up to $10,000 available per annual round.
Key Dates
RADF Grants |
2024/25 Annual Round |
|---|---|
| Round opens | 9.00am 10 September 2024 |
| Round closes | 11.59pm 22 October 2024 |
| Results announced | January 2025 |
| Project delivery period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Acquittal will be due | Within 30 days of project completion |
Application Process
- Read the RADF Guidelines
- Preview the 2024-25 Annual Round Application Form
- Apply online via Smartygrants (Round now open)
- All applicants must discuss their application with Noosa's Cultural Development Officer prior to submitting a proposal. Email or call 5329 6514
- APPLY HERE Applications must be completed and submitted online via Smartygrants.
Funding Acknowledgement Requirements
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between Arts Queensland and Noosa Council. All published material and online communications associated with the project must acknowledge funding from both parties according to the following:
Written Acknowledgements
The following wording must be used in all communications:
“This project is supported by The Regional Arts Development Fund - a partnership between the Queensland Government and Noosa Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.“
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