Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)

What kinds of projects are eligible for a RADF grant?

The program supports locally determined professional arts, cultural and heritage development opportunities by providing one-off, short term, project based financial assistance to groups and individuals. Activities must align with one of the set funding categories and meet eligibility requirements.

For full eligibility details and information about what RADF does NOT support, please read the Information for Applicants document.

Assistance is available in the planning of your RADF project and the drafting of your application. Contact the RADF Liaison Officer on 5424 4000 or email mail@somerset.qld.gov.au.

When can I apply for a RADF grant?

RADF grants will be assessed in four rounds per year. Listed below are the upcoming round dates:

• RADF Round Stage one closes - Proposal snapshot
• Stage one decisions advised
• RADF Round Stage two closes - Projects shortlisted
• RADF Committee Assessment Meeting Date at 1pm

Arts Queensland RADF Core Objectives

RADF objectives are to support arts and cultural activities that:

• Provide public value for Queensland Communities
• Build local cultural capacity, cultural innovation and community pride
• Deliver Queensland Government’s objectives for the community

Somerset Regional Council RADF Objectives

A Resilient and Connected Creative Community

A Place Distinguished by its Environment and History

A Growing and Sustainable Creative Region

• Information for Applicants(PDF, 341KB)
• Stage One - Proposal Snapshot(PDF, 141KB)
• Stage Two - Application Form(PDF, 582KB)
• Outcome Report - Public Projects and Activities(PDF, 341KB)
• Outcome Report - Professional Career Development(PDF, 160KB)
• Budget Help(PDF, 120KB)
• Artist Eligibility Checklist(PDF, 218KB)