Regional Arts Development Fund

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a collaborative initiative between the Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland, and Gladstone Regional Council. RADF is dedicated to promoting the vital role of arts, culture, and heritage in fostering diverse, inclusive communities and strengthening regions.

The RADF objectives are to support arts and cultural activities that increase access to experiences in regional Queensland, grow employment and capacity-building opportunities for artists, and deliver on local priorities while promoting the value of arts, culture, and heritage.

Funding Priorities

Gladstone Regional Council’s priorities for RADF are as follows:

Creative Life - An active, vibrant arts and cultural sector with opportunities for all community members to participate according to their needs, interests and abilities

Unified, Connected Community - A cohesive community that values and celebrates its way of life, civic occasions and achievements

Animated Places and Spaces - Engaging and appealing public spaces and access to quality arts and cultural facilities

Valued History and Heritage - A strong sense of history through the preservation, promotion and visibility of the region’s rich natural and cultural heritage

Partnership and Collaboration - Productive partnerships and alliances within and external to the Region

Cultural Citizenship - Sound community-based leadership of a well-coordinated arts and cultural sector

Cultural and Creative Enterprise - An arts and cultural sector that contributes to a dynamic, resilient local economy

Funding Rounds 

The timeframes for each round is based on the financial year.  There are two rounds per financial year.  Significant for each application, is to adhere to the due dates as no amendments or late submissions will be accepted past the due date.  It may take up to 8 weeks from the due date for the application to be approved. 

APPLYING

Before submitting an application form, please read the RADF Guidelines and Artist Eligibility. Applications must be submitted online using the SmartyGrants form.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

For more information, please contact the RADF Liaison Officer through email gragm@gladstone.qld.gov.au or phone 4976 6766