RADF
The Regional Arts Development Fund
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Noosa Shire Council to support the development of local arts and culture. It supports local arts and cultural development opportunities by providing one-off, short-term, project-based financial assistance.
RADF Grant Rounds
At Noosa Council the RADF Grant applications are assessed by the RADF Committee, which is made up of local 'arts' professionals. The application requires a detailed project plan, a balanced budget and other information.
If you are interested in this funding the first thing you must do is have an in depth discussion with Noosa Council’s Arts and Culture, Community Development Officer about your project idea and the application process. The contact number is 5329 6558.
Key Dates:
RADF Grants |
Grant Round 19 |
Grant Round 20 |
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| Accepting applications | 9am, 8th February 2023 | 9am, 1 August 2023 |
| Closing date | 12 noon, 22 March 2023 | 12 noon, 12 Sept 2023 |
| Results announced | Mid June | December |
| Project delivery period | 1 July 2023 to 30th June 2024 | 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024 |
| Acquittal will be due | Within 30 days of project completion | Within 30 days of project completion |
The RADF Application is completed and submitted online.
- Read the RADF Guidelines R20
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Slides to guide you through the application process
- Here is a Sample application form. This is for reference purposes only - Applications will only be accepted if submitted online through SmartyGrants.
- START YOUR APPLICATION HERE, (Noosa Council uses the SmartyGrants grants management system).
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The BUDGET must be completed and submitted in your online application.
- RADF Budget Factsheet & example
- RADF Excel template + example
- RADF Budget + example (PDF)
Regional Arts Development Fund acknowledgement requirements
Arts Queensland is Noosa Council's partner in the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). In media releases, speeches, annual reports, newsletters, any printed promotional material, signage and websites related to this funded project, a RADF recipient must acknowledge the funding by writing or saying the following, "The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Noosa Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland”.
Additionally, the Queensland Government coat of arms and Noosa Counil's Logo (see below) must be displayed on items such as annual reports, promotional videos, advertisements, newsletters, printed promotional materials, signage, websites and invitations relating to this funded project.
Grants Assessment Process
Noosa Council use an online grants administration program to coordinate the management of their grant programs.
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STAGE 1 |
Grants Open and Close |
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STAGE 2 |
Allocation of Submissions |
Council staff are allocated grants that fall within their area of expertise |
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STAGE 3 |
Pre-Assessment |
The Grants Officer assesses eligibility |
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STAGE 4 |
Departmental Feedback |
Feedback is sought on applications from other Council Departments (if required) |
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STAGE 5 |
Assessment |
Applications are allocated to the RADF Committee members for assessment |
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STAGE 6 |
Moderators Meeting |
A panel made up of the RADF Committee and council staff consider all assessment feedback and determine funding values for recommendation to Council |
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STAGE 7 |
Council Report |
A report is written by a council staff and presented to Council for consideration. |
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STAGE 8 |
Council Meetings |
Councillors consider and approve funding recommendations. |
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STAGE 9 |
Funding Notifications and Agreements |
Successful and unsuccessful notifications are sent to applicants. A funding agreement is offered to successful applicants |
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:
- Noosa Council finance forms for grant recipients
- Grant Writing Tips [150KB]
If you would like to join Council's Grow Your Arts Database for notification of RADF grants and other opportunities please email.