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*	CLOSED
ROUND 2 Creative Projects	1 February 2027	14 March 2027	30 April 2027*	CLOSED
ROLLING ROUND Creative Capacity and Professional Development RADF-Rolling-Round-2026-2027-Successful-Applicants.pdf(PDF, 530KB)	1 July 2026	1 June 2027 or when funds expended	Up to four weeks from application date**	Apply here

Application round

Opens

Closes

Outcome advised by:

To Apply

ROUND 1
Creative Projects

3 August 2026

13 September 2026

30 October 2026*

CLOSED

ROUND 2
Creative Projects

1 February 2027

14 March 2027

30 April 2027*

CLOSED

ROLLING ROUND
Creative Capacity and Professional Development

RADF-Rolling-Round-2026-2027-Successful-Applicants.pdf(PDF, 530KB)

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 sessions provide information and resources on eligibility, how to apply and where to find coaching and mentoring for your application.

Stay tuned for RADF Information Sessions coming in early 2027.

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.

The Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) provides practical advice and mentoring through a team of regionally based arts advisors. With expertise in visual art, craft and design, theatre, dance, music, multi-artform practice, festivals, touring and community engagement, as well as local government funding programs including the Regional Arts Development Fund, advisors can help you navigate the next stage of your work.

Regional Arts Development Fund

Key dates

Who can apply?

RADF Information Sessions

Help and Resources

Additional Information

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