Regional Arts Development Fund

Arts Queensland provides partnership investment through the Regional Arts Development Fund to support local government organisations across the State to deliver artistic outcomes, grow employment opportunities for artists, creatives and arts/cultural workers, and engage regional communities to deliver on the priorities as identified in QLD It's Time to Shine - 10 Year Strategy for Arts and Culture.

For information on who can apply, how to apply and grant categories, read the Endorsed RADF Grant Guidelines for 2026/2027.

Key dates

Application round	Opens	Closes	Outcome advised by:	To Apply
ROUND 1 Creative Projects	3 August 2026	13 September 2026	30 October 2026*	Apply here * Application form can be previewed prior to the round opening
ROUND 2 Creative Projects	1 February 2027	14 March 2027	30 April 2027*	CLOSED
ROLLING ROUND Creative Capacity and Professional Development	1 July 2026	1 June 2027 or when funds expended	Up to four weeks from application date**	Apply here

* Notification of application outcome may change depending on Council meeting dates.
** Rolling Round applications will be assessed in the first week of every month therefore timeframe of notification of outcome will vary depending on application date.

Who can apply?

• An incorporated not-for-profit community organisation.
• Applicants with an auspice arrangement with an organisation as above.
• Businesses or enterprises that provide creative or cultural services.
• Individuals over 18 years of age (applicants under 18 years of age must nominate an auspice organisation to administer the grant on their behalf).

RADF Information Sessions

These session provides information and resources on eligibility, how to apply and where to find coaching and mentoring for your application.

RADF Information Session - In Person

Joined by special guest, Olivia Everitt. Olivia is a professional grants writer and Arts Queensland Assessor.

When: 5.30pm Wednesday 5th August 2026

Where: The Pavilion Conference and Reception Centre - Apex Room

REGISTER HERE

RADF Information Session - Online

When: 5.00pm, Thursday 6th August 2026

Where: Online. Register and the link to the online session will be emailed to you

REGISTER HERE

The RADF Liaison Officer can also provide one-on-one information sessions to help you navigate through the application process.

To find out more or to register for a session email radf@gympie.qld.gov.au or phone 5481 0774. 

Help and Resources

Whether you are applying for a grant for the first time or have applied for many, Council's Help and Resources page offers information on the grants process, application writing tips, 'Building Grant Skills' video series, grant writing workshops and other funding opportunities to assist you with the grants process.

Additional Information

Arts and Culture Policy
Arts and Cultural Strategy 2023-28
Arts Acumen - Grant Writing Support and Toolkit
GRC Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Guidelines - 2025/26
RADF Application Budget Worksheet
QLDs Time to Shine 10 Year Strategy for Arts and Culture
RADF Round 1 2025-26 Successful Applicants(PDF, 113KB)
RADF Round 2 2025-26 Successful Applicants

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is delivered as a partnership between the Queensland Government and Gympie Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.