Regional Arts Development Fund Grants
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 2024-2025 RADF grants program will be delivered via two rounds:
- Round One opens on Friday 16 August 2024 and closes on Friday 6 September 2024 for events, projects and activities starting from 1 December 2024 (to be completed before 30 November 2025).
- Round Two opens on Friday 1 November 2024 and closes Monday 2 December 2024 for events, projects and activities starting from 1 March 2025 (to be completed before 28 February 2026).
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.
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RADF Grant Rounds
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Project/Event/Activity Date
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Applications close
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Assessment date
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Outcome timeframes
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Round 1
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For events, projects and activities starting from 1 December 2024 and to be completed before 30 November 2025
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Friday, 6 September 2024
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September 2024
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7-8 weeks following closing date
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Round 2
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For events, projects and activities starting from 1 March 2025 and to be completed before 28 February 2026
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Monday, 2 December 2024
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January 2025
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7-8 weeks following closing date
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