Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between Gympie Regional Council and the Queensland Government to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. Gympie Regional Council’s RADF Grants program focuses on the development of quality arts projects that benefits the Gympie Region and that supports local arts practitioners.

Council’s RADF Grants Program is open to eligible community organisations, businesses and individuals. RADF grant applications are assessed by a panel of Community representatives and Council staff. The recommendations of the Panel are presented to elected members at a Council Ordinary Meeting for consideration and approval.

RADF GRANT CATEGORIES

RADF GRANT CATEGORIES

CATEGORY	DEFINITION & PROJECT EXAMPLES	EXAMPLES OF ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
CREATIVE/ CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT	UP TO 75% OF PROJECT COSTS MAXIMUM $5,000 GRANT To assist in the development and/or research of new ideas and projects. Examples: project proposals, strategic plans, concept plans, script development, rehearsed readings	Artist fees Workshops Consultant fees Application fees Planning workshops Project salaries Marketing costs Materials Venue hire Equipment or services hire
CREATIVE COMMUNITY PROJECTS	UP TO 60% OF PROJECT COSTS MAXIMUM $8,000 GRANT For new arts and cultural projects and activities that have a broader reach within the community. Examples: community workshops/activities that provide opportunities for skills development and capacity building for artists and/or the community activities/initiatives that contribute to events, exhibitions, public performances, community space activations
INDIVIDUAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT	UP TO 60% OF PROJECT COSTS MAXIMUM $1,500 GRANT For activities that build on established art practise and that provide opportunities to share the learnt skills and knowledge with the local arts community. Examples: attend a masterclass or artist in residence program, mentorship or placement with recognised arts cultural peers or organisations	Course registration Tuition fees Travel Accommodation Professional arts worker fees
SPECIAL ROUND - SMALL HALLS REVITALISATION PROJECT	UP TO 75% OF PROJECT COSTS MAXIMUM $2,500 GRANT For activities that present cultural events or performances in Community Halls with the Gympie Region Examples: musical performance, theatre production, comedy show, film screenings	Performance/artist fees Film licencing fees Equipment or services hire

Special Round - Small Halls Revitalistion Project

Community Halls are places for the community to gather, celebrate, learn and share. In the final stage of a 3 year strategic plan for the Community Halls Initiative , a special grant round is available to support a one off cultural event or performance in a local community hall. Hall Management Committees and Community organisations are eligible to apply to host events that present performances/shows that provide a platform for local and emerging talent to perform alongside quality acts (local or from other areas).

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 (Applicants under 18 years of age must nominate an auspice organisation to administer the grant on their behalf)
Be based in, or provide direct benefit to, the Gympie Region
Hold a minimum of $20M Public Liability Insurance and demonstrate sound workplace health and safety practices
Have satisfied all requirements and acquittals of previous RADF and/or Gympie Regional Council funding
Must 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	By 29 November 2019	Projects must be completed by 1 August 2020
Round 2	2 March 2020	30 March 2020	By 30 April 2020	Projects must be completed by 1 April 2021
Special Grant Round - Small Halls	2 September 2019	30 September 2019	By 29 November 2019	Projects must be completed by 1 September 2020
Quick Response Grants	Anytime by invitation		Within 10 working days of Council’s receipt of application	Projects must start immediately

How to apply for a RADF Grant

RADF Grant applications must be submitted online via Smarty Grants. Apply here.
Applications will be assessed against the specific eligibility and assessment criteria outlined in the RADF Grant Guidelines 2019/2020
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

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.