RADF

The Regional Arts Development Fund

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

The objectives of Council’s RADF program is to support arts and cultural activities that:

  • Increase access to arts and cultural experiences in the Noosa region
  • Grow employment and capacity building opportunities for artists
  • Deliver against Noosa Council’s arts and cultural priorities and promote the value of arts, culture and heritage

Eligible applications must fit within one of the following project categories:

  • Creative and Concept Development
  • Project Funding
  • Professional Development and Mentoring

Funding Available

Up to $10,000 available per annual round.

Key Dates

RADF Grants 2024/2025 Annual Round 2025/2026 Annual Round
Round opens 9.00am 10 September 2024 9am 8 September 2025
Round closes 11.59pm 22 October 2024 11:59pm 20 October 2025
Results announced January 2025 January 2026
Project delivery period 1 Jan 2025 -31 Dec 2025 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Acquittal will be due Within 30 days of project completion Within 30 days of project completion

Application Process

Funding Acknowledgement Requirements

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between Arts Queensland and Noosa Council. All published material and online communications associated with the project must acknowledge funding from both parties according to the following:

radf acknowledgement requirements

Written Acknowledgements

The following wording must be used in all communications:
“This project is supported by The Regional Arts Development Fund - a partnership between the Queensland Government and Noosa Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.“

Noosa Council logo and Queensland Government logo

Noosa Council Logo and Brand Guidelines | Queensland Government Logo and Brand Guidelines

Useful links

Grant Writing Tips(PDF, 122KB)

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