See pages 16-17 of the RADF guidelines for more questions and answers.
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is delivered as a partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and eligible local councils across the state.
RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions.
RADF invests in local arts and cultural priorities, as determined by local communities across Queensland.
Our RADF grant program is overseen by the Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC) who hold regular meetings. Visit the CHACAC page to learn more about the committee.
Council’s local priorities for RADF 2024-25 are:
1. Support skills development and capacity building for individuals and groups in the arts, cultural and heritage sectors.
2. Support opportunities within the arts and heritage for social connection to build community resilience and improve well-being.
3. Deliver priorities meeting Central Highlands strategic documents:
4. Provide access to new and diverse opportunities and art forms that enhance the region’s cultural reputation, cultural and heritage tourism offerings and local economy.
5. Encourage partnerships and collaboration across the arts, cultural and heritage sector between individuals, groups, and professional organisations.
| Application Submission Deadline | Assessment Panel Meeting Date | Council Meeting (Outcome) Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sunday 27 October 2024 | Friday 8 November 2024 | Wednesday 27 November2024 |
| Round 2 | Sunday 23 February 2025 | Friday 7 March 2025 | TBC* |
| Round 3 | Sunday 25 May 2025 | Friday 6 June 2025 | TBC* |
*General Council Meeting date subject to approval by council before being confirmed
The following individuals and organisations can apply for a RADF grant –
Individual
Professional artists, emerging professional artists, arts workers, cultural workers or project coordinators who:
Group
Any of the following groups may be eligible to apply:
Applicants are required to be incorporated organisations with public liability insurance, or be auspiced by an incorporated organisation or individual with an ABN.
Individuals are eligible to apply for Australian-based professional development opportunities including:
Groups are eligible to apply for projects under the following categories:
See pages 8-9 in the RADF guidelines for more information and examples.
Before starting your application, please read our RADF Guidelines and ensure you have been in touch with one of council’s RADF Liaison Officers prior to completing/submitting an application
Applications can be completed online via the SmartyGrants platform. The RADF application link will be available during the round open dates.
You are required to register a username and password login the first time you use this application system. The online application system will allow you to save and develop applications before you choose to submit them.
RADF Liaison Officers are available to for advice regarding the development of your application or for assistance in completing the SmartyGrants application. For assistance, please contact
Katerina Hatzipanagiotis, Coordinator Arts and Engagement
E: khatzipanagiotis@chrc.qld.gov.au
Or Kerry-Lee Ferguson, Ars and Cultural Officer
E: klferguson@chrc.qld.gov.au
P: 1300 242 687
Once applications close, CHACAC will assess the applications and provide a recommendation to council for endorsement. Once council has made a decision on funding allocation, each applicant will be notified of the outcome.
Outcome reports show accountability for grant spending and record the outcomes of the activity.
All RADF grant recipients are required to submit an outcome report no later than eight weeks after the conclusion of the activity.
Download the outcome report templates below the FAQs.
RADF 2024-25 assessment meetings
Previous assessment meeting minutes are updated below:
2023/24
2022/2023
2021/2022
2020/2021
2019/2020
| Project & Applicant - Group | Summary | Component funded (Note – components not funded in full) |
|---|---|---|
| Miner’s Common Museum, Arts and Cultural Centre Inc - A Taste of Africa | Exciting and vibrant African drum rhythm workshops by Gabriel Out, held at local schools across the region. The workshops culminated in a workshop an evening performance by Gabriel, local artists and workshop participants at the Gemfields Folk Festival. | Performers fees (incl accommodation, travel, hire vehicle) |
| Emerald Patchwork & Quilting Group - Patchwork & Embroidery Workshops | Workshops led by experienced tutors where participants gained skills to make their own patchwork bag decorated with hand embroidery, pencil shading and embellishments. | Facilitator fees (incl travel) |
| Emerald Pottery Club Inc - Garden Dwellers Sculptural Workshop | Over a series of weekends, participants learned to combine pottery and mosaic techniques to create their very own garden sculpture. | Facilitator fees (incl accommodation, travel) |
| Future Concepts Entertainment - Golden Coastline – Dance Workshops & Performance | Gold Coast dance troupe held two dance workshops for Central Highland dance students followed by a public performance. The students learned new dance techniques such as: beat box, hip hop, krumping, popping, locking and competing in dance battles | Facilitator Fees (incl. performance, travel & accommodation, ticket sales) |
| Orion Community Inc - Art Workshops for Orion | Two creative resin workshops, one for adults and one for children, were held by an experienced artist at Orion. Participants were able to watch demonstrations by the artist before experimenting themselves. An adults workshop was an introduction to using resin in which they decorated a timber cheese board. Children were able to explore the use of various mediums such as canvas, paint and clay. | Facilitator fees (incl travel) |
| Arts Central Queensland - Framing History | An end-to-end film making project that resulted in five short films based on local history. Sessions included script writing, actors and writers collaborating to film the stories at Capella Pioneer Village. Films were then edited, and final products screened at the Capella Cultural Centre cinema. | Facilitator fees (incl accommodation, travel) Pre-production Promotion |
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is delivered as a partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and eligible local councils across the state.
RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions.
RADF invests in local arts and cultural priorities, as determined by local communities across Queensland.
Our RADF grant program is overseen by the Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC) who hold regular meetings. Visit the CHACAC page to learn more about the committee.
Council’s local priorities for RADF 2024-25 are:
1. Support skills development and capacity building for individuals and groups in the arts, cultural and heritage sectors.
2. Support opportunities within the arts and heritage for social connection to build community resilience and improve well-being.
3. Deliver priorities meeting Central Highlands strategic documents:
4. Provide access to new and diverse opportunities and art forms that enhance the region’s cultural reputation, cultural and heritage tourism offerings and local economy.
5. Encourage partnerships and collaboration across the arts, cultural and heritage sector between individuals, groups, and professional organisations.
| Application Submission Deadline | Assessment Panel Meeting Date | Council Meeting (Outcome) Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sunday 27 October 2024 | Friday 8 November 2024 | Wednesday 27 November2024 |
| Round 2 | Sunday 23 February 2025 | Friday 7 March 2025 | TBC* |
| Round 3 | Sunday 25 May 2025 | Friday 6 June 2025 | TBC* |
*General Council Meeting date subject to approval by council before being confirmed
The following individuals and organisations can apply for a RADF grant –
Individual
Professional artists, emerging professional artists, arts workers, cultural workers or project coordinators who:
Group
Any of the following groups may be eligible to apply:
Applicants are required to be incorporated organisations with public liability insurance, or be auspiced by an incorporated organisation or individual with an ABN.
Individuals are eligible to apply for Australian-based professional development opportunities including:
Groups are eligible to apply for projects under the following categories:
See pages 8-9 in the RADF guidelines for more information and examples.
Before starting your application, please read our RADF Guidelines and ensure you have been in touch with one of council’s RADF Liaison Officers prior to completing/submitting an application
Applications can be completed online via the SmartyGrants platform. The RADF application link will be available during the round open dates.
You are required to register a username and password login the first time you use this application system. The online application system will allow you to save and develop applications before you choose to submit them.
RADF Liaison Officers are available to for advice regarding the development of your application or for assistance in completing the SmartyGrants application. For assistance, please contact
Katerina Hatzipanagiotis, Coordinator Arts and Engagement
E: khatzipanagiotis@chrc.qld.gov.au
Or Kerry-Lee Ferguson, Ars and Cultural Officer
E: klferguson@chrc.qld.gov.au
P: 1300 242 687
Once applications close, CHACAC will assess the applications and provide a recommendation to council for endorsement. Once council has made a decision on funding allocation, each applicant will be notified of the outcome.
Outcome reports show accountability for grant spending and record the outcomes of the activity.
All RADF grant recipients are required to submit an outcome report no later than eight weeks after the conclusion of the activity.
Download the outcome report templates below the FAQs.
RADF 2024-25 assessment meetings
Previous assessment meeting minutes are updated below:
2023/24
2022/2023
2021/2022
2020/2021
2019/2020
| Project & Applicant - Group | Summary | Component funded (Note – components not funded in full) |
|---|---|---|
| Miner’s Common Museum, Arts and Cultural Centre Inc - A Taste of Africa | Exciting and vibrant African drum rhythm workshops by Gabriel Out, held at local schools across the region. The workshops culminated in a workshop an evening performance by Gabriel, local artists and workshop participants at the Gemfields Folk Festival. | Performers fees (incl accommodation, travel, hire vehicle) |
| Emerald Patchwork & Quilting Group - Patchwork & Embroidery Workshops | Workshops led by experienced tutors where participants gained skills to make their own patchwork bag decorated with hand embroidery, pencil shading and embellishments. | Facilitator fees (incl travel) |
| Emerald Pottery Club Inc - Garden Dwellers Sculptural Workshop | Over a series of weekends, participants learned to combine pottery and mosaic techniques to create their very own garden sculpture. | Facilitator fees (incl accommodation, travel) |
| Future Concepts Entertainment - Golden Coastline – Dance Workshops & Performance | Gold Coast dance troupe held two dance workshops for Central Highland dance students followed by a public performance. The students learned new dance techniques such as: beat box, hip hop, krumping, popping, locking and competing in dance battles | Facilitator Fees (incl. performance, travel & accommodation, ticket sales) |
| Orion Community Inc - Art Workshops for Orion | Two creative resin workshops, one for adults and one for children, were held by an experienced artist at Orion. Participants were able to watch demonstrations by the artist before experimenting themselves. An adults workshop was an introduction to using resin in which they decorated a timber cheese board. Children were able to explore the use of various mediums such as canvas, paint and clay. | Facilitator fees (incl travel) |
| Arts Central Queensland - Framing History | An end-to-end film making project that resulted in five short films based on local history. Sessions included script writing, actors and writers collaborating to film the stories at Capella Pioneer Village. Films were then edited, and final products screened at the Capella Cultural Centre cinema. | Facilitator fees (incl accommodation, travel) Pre-production Promotion |
See pages 16-17 of the RADF guidelines for more questions and answers.
If you have questions about eligibility, SmartyGrants or any aspect of your application, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with one of council’s RADF Liaison Officers:
Katerina Hatzipanagiotis, Coordinator Arts and Engagement
E: khatzipanagiotis@chrc.qld.gov.au
P: 1300 242 686
Or Kerry-Lee Ferguson, Arts and Cultural Officer
E: klferguson@chrc.qld.gov.au
P: 1300 242 686
It is not mandatory for individual applicants to possess an ABN. However, if those criteria are not met, the application must be auspiced by an incorporated organisation or an individual with an ABN (known as the auspice body).
The auspice body manages the grant on behalf of the applicant, and their insurance documentation is required to support project/program delivery.
The auspice body is responsible for providing a financial report on completion of the project. It is not responsible for the artistic direction or quality of the project.
It is not mandatory for group applicants to be an incorporated organisation and have public liability insurance.
However, if those criteria are not met, the application must be auspiced by an incorporated organisation or an individual with an ABN (known as the auspice body).
The auspice body manages the grant on behalf of the applicant, and their insurance documentation is required to support project/program delivery.
The auspice body is responsible for providing a financial report on completion of the project. It is not responsible for the artistic direction or quality of the project.
Our RADF grant program is overseen by the Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC) who hold regular meetings. This committee consists of volunteers familiar with the diverse arts, culture and geography of our region.
The committee assess applications and provide a recommendation for endorsement by council.
More information and list of current members is available on the CHACAC page.
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