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 |
RADF 2024/25 Annual Round 22 |
|---|---|
| Round opens | 9.00am 10 September 2024 |
| Round closes | 11.59pm 22 October 2024 |
| Results announced | January 2025 |
| Project delivery period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Acquittal will be due | Within 30 days of project completion |
Application Process
- Read the RADF Guidelines
- Preview Application Form online via Smartygrants (available when Round Opens)
- All applicants must discuss their application with a Noosa Council Arts and Culture, Cultural Development Officer prior to submitting a proposal. To discuss an application please email cultdev@noosa.qld.gov.au or call 5329 6514.
- APPLY HERE Applications must be completed and submitted online via Smartgrants.
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:
| Item | Written | Logo |
|---|---|---|
| Media Release | x | |
| Speech | x | |
| Annual Report | x | x |
| Promotional Video | x | |
| Advertisement | x | |
| Newsletter | x | x |
| Printed promotional material | x | x |
| Signage | x | x |
| Website | x | x |
| Invitation | x | |
| Promotional material sent via email | x | x |
| Social Media | x |
Written Acknowledgment
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 Brand Guidelines
Queensland Government Logo and Brand Guidelines
Previous Rounds
- Round 18 2022-2023 Aug - Sept Successful RADF Applicants
- Round 17 2022-2023 Mar - Apr Successful RADF Applicants
- Round 16 2021-2022 Aug-Sep Successful RADF Applicants
- Round 15 2020-2021 Mar- Apr Successful RADF Applicants
- Round 14 2020-2021 Oct-Nov Successful RADF Applicants
- Round 13 2020-2021 Feb-Mar Successful RADF Applicants
- Round 12 2019-20 Aug-Sep Successful RADF Applicants
- Round 11 2019-20 Feb-Apr Successful RADF Applicants
- Round 10 2018-19 Aug-Oct Successful RADF Applicants
- Round 9 2017-18 Feb-Apr Successful RADF Applications
- Round 8 2017/18 Aug-Sep Successful RADF Applications
- Round 7 2016/17 Nov-Mar Successful RADF Applicants
- Round 5 2016 Feb-Mar Successful RADF Applicants
- Round 4 2015 Aug-Sep Successful RADF Applicants
- Round 3 2015 Feb-Mar Successful RADF Applicants
- Round 2 2014 Aug-Sep RADF - Florence Teillet and Rene Bahloo.
- Round 1 2014 Feb-Mar RADF Recipients March 2014
Useful links
- Grant Writing Tips [150KB]
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