Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between Gympie Regional Council and the Queensland Government, that supports professional artists and arts practitioners living in regional Queensland. RADF focuses on the development of quality art and arts practice for and with regional communities.

Under the partnership, Council implements a RADF Grants Program which is open to eligible community organisations, businesses and individuals. RADF grant applications are assessed by a panel of Council staff and community representatives. The panel’s recommendations are provided to elected Councillors at their Council Ordinary Meeting for consideration and approval.

RADF GRANT CATEGORIES

CATEGORY

DEFINITION & PROJECT EXAMPLES

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

UP TO 75% OF PROJECT COSTS

MAXIMUM $5,000 GRANT

To assist in the development and research of new ideas and projects.

Examples: project proposals, strategic plans, concept plans.

INDIVIDUAL

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

UP TO 60% OF PROJECT COSTS
MAXIMUM $1,500 GRANT

For activities which build on established art practise.
Examples: attend master class or artist in residence program, mentorship or placement with recognised arts cultural peers or organisations.

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

UP TO 60% OF PROJECT COSTS

MAXIMUM $8,000 GRANT

For projects and activities which have a broader reach within the community.

Examples: community workshops, events, exhibitions, books, publications

Who can apply for a RADF Grant

Applications can be made by individuals, organisations and businesses.

Applicants must be:

Be over 18 years of age
Be based in, or provide direct benefit to, the Gympie Region
Hold appropriate insurance and demonstrate sound workplace health and safety practices
Have satisfied all requirements of previous RADF and/or Gympie Regional Council funding
Have no outstanding debt with Council

When to apply

Funding round	Applications open	Applications close	Outcome advised	Project delivery timeframe
Round 1	2 September 2019	30 September 2019	29 November 2019	Projects must be completed by 1 September 2020
Round 2	2 March 2020	20 March 2020	29 May 2020	Projects must be completed by 1 March 2021
Quick Response Grants	Quick response grants are currently unavailable			Projects must start immediately

How to apply for a RADF Grant

RADF Grant applications must be submitted online via Council’s website. There are no rounds currently available.
Applications will be assessed against the specific eligibility and assessment criteria outlined in the RADF Grant Guidelines
Applicants are encouraged to attend a RADF Grants Information Session which are delivered before each grant round.
Applicants are required to speak with the RADF Liaison Officer prior to submitting their application.

For enquiries, please contact our RADF Liaison Officer on 1300 307 800 or email radf@gympie.qld.gov.au

Quick Response Grant Applications

Quick Response Grant applications can be submitted any time outside of Standard Grant Rounds while RADF grant funds remain. Quick Response Grants are for Individual Skills Development category only and applicants must demonstrate a genuine need to be considered out of the normal timeframes for assessment.