Gladstone Region RADF

Gladstone RADF Introduction

Purpose

• The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is delivered as a partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Gladstone 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 funds are to be used to suit the needs of the Gladstone community. 

Objectives

RADF objectives are to support arts and cultural activities that:

• Increase access to arts and cultural experiences in regional Queensland.
• Grow employment and capacity building opportunities for artists across regional Queensland.
• Deliver against local arts and cultural priorities (see the funding priorities) and promote the value of arts, culture and heritage.

Funding Priorities

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. 

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Essential Support 

It is essential to read the RADF Gladstone Guidelines to support your application.

Contact the Education and Engagement Officer through email gragm@gladstone.qld.gov.au or phone 4976 6766 to gain further information.