Regional Arts Development Fund Grants

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Calling all Isaac artists, arts and cultural workers, groups and organisations!

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Isaac Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. The Isaac RADF program has $45,000 worth of grants to encourage our communities to embrace opportunities for participation in events, arts and creative experiences which celebrate our stories, cultures, and identities. .

The 2023-2024 RADF grants program will be delivered via two rounds: 

  • Round One is now open and closes on Wednesday 10 April, 2024. To be eligible for funding under Round One, the events, programs and activities must happen after Saturday, 1 June 2024 and be completed by Saturday, 31 May 2025. 
  • Round Two opens on Thursday, 11 April 2024 and closes on Friday, 3 May 2024.  To be eligible for funding under Round Two, the events, programs and activities must happen after Thursday, 1 August 2024 and be completed by Thursday, 31 July 2025.

All information, including the grant guidelines, application forms, budget template, and artist checklist are available on our Speak Up page. https://speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au/radf

Categories for Isaac RADF Grants include:

  • Develop – this category is open to individuals to access financial support to participate in activities that build on their chosen arts practice.
  • Inspire - This category is open to individuals, groups and organisations where outcomes of their activities have a broader reach within the community.
  • Grow - This category is open to individuals, groups and organisations proposing arts and cultural activities where artists and communities work together to create specific outcomes that build community resilience and wellbeing.

You are encouraged to contact the Arts And Cultural Programs Officer on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) for advice and/or feedback prior to submitting your application. 

RADF Grant Rounds

Project/Event/Activity Date

Applications close

Assessment date

Outcome timeframes

Round 1

For projects after 1 June 2024 and completed by 31 May 2024

Wednesday 10 April 2024

May 2024

7-8 weeks following closing date

Round 2

For projects after 1 August 2024 and completed by 31 July 2025

Friday, 3 May 2024

July 2024

7-8 weeks following closing date