CFPs: Regional Arts Development Fund (Australia)

Deadline: 28-Sep-2026

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Community Grants Program provides up to $10,000 per project to professional and emerging artists, arts workers, cultural workers, producers, and creative practitioners delivering projects that strengthen arts, culture, heritage, and community engagement in Redland City. The program supports a broad range of creative activities while prioritising inclusion, accessibility, community participation, skills development, cultural innovation, First Nations creators and audiences, and the development of local cultural capacity and pride. The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Redland City Council. The program invests in local arts and cultural priorities that reflect the needs and aspirations of the Redlands Coast community. RADF recognises arts, culture and heritage as important contributors to inclusive, vibrant and connected communities. The Community Grants stream supports both emerging and established creative professionals to develop and deliver projects that contribute to Redland City’s creative community. Applicants can receive up to $10,000 per project. Applicants are also required to make a significant contribution to their project. This contribution may include in-kind support. The grant is paid in two instalments: GST treatment depends on the applicant’s registration status. RADF Community Grants can support a wide range of artistic and creative projects.

Supported art forms may include:

Projects should contribute to local arts and cultural development while creating opportunities for community participation and engagement. The program supports projects that contribute to the development of a thriving and inclusive creative community.

Key priorities include:

Projects should demonstrate how they contribute to the local community and align with relevant arts and cultural priorities. Eligible applicants can include individuals and groups who are: Applicants must meet the relevant residency and project connection requirements.

They must generally:

Applicants who do not hold an ABN may be able to apply through an incorporated organisation acting as their auspice. An auspicing organisation can provide the organisational structure needed to receive and administer the grant. Applicants using an auspice arrangement should ensure that the arrangement meets the programme’s requirements before submitting an application. The program does not support certain applicants and organisations.

Ineligible applicants include:

Applicants should ensure that any previous funding obligations have been completed before applying. Applicants are required to make a significant contribution towards their project. This contribution can include in-kind support.

Applicants should clearly demonstrate:

The applicant contribution demonstrates commitment to the project and helps show that the grant will form part of a broader project investment. The funding is provided in two instalments. The first payment represents 75% of the approved grant and is made after the funding agreement has been signed. The remaining 25% is paid after the required compliance requirements and approvals have been completed. Applicants should therefore understand that the full grant amount is not necessarily paid upfront. Applicants should clearly explain what they want to achieve and how the project will benefit Redland City’s arts and cultural community.

A strong application should explain:

Applicants should clearly connect their project to Redland City. Community benefit could be demonstrated through:

Applicants should avoid:

The Regional Arts Development Fund Community Grants Program supports professional and emerging artists, creative practitioners and arts and cultural workers to deliver projects that strengthen arts, culture and community engagement in Redland City. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Redland City Council. Projects can cover areas including community arts, circus, dance, digital arts, fashion, film, gaming, multi-arts, music, theatre, visual arts, craft, design and writing. Yes. The program supports both emerging and established artists and creative practitioners. Yes. Eligible individuals can apply if they meet the programme’s requirements, including citizenship or permanent residency, age, Redland City connection and ABN or auspice requirements. Applicants without an ABN may be able to apply through an incorporated organisation acting as an auspice. Applicants should be based in Redland City or demonstrate a direct benefit to Redland City’s arts and culture. Yes. Applicants must make a significant contribution to the project, which may include in-kind support. The grant is paid in two instalments: 75% after signing the funding agreement and 25% after required compliance requirements and approvals have been completed. No. Government and semi-government organisations are listed as ineligible. Education institutions are not eligible under the stated programme requirements. No. Political parties are ineligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate the project’s creative value, community benefit, relevance to Redland City, feasibility, budget, accessibility and contribution to local arts and cultural development. The RADF Community Grants Program provides up to $10,000 for professional and emerging artists, arts workers and creative practitioners to deliver arts and cultural projects in Redland City. By supporting diverse art forms, community participation, skills development, cultural innovation, accessibility and First Nations creative practice, the programme provides funding for projects that can strengthen Redland Coast’s creative community, cultural capacity and local pride. For more information, visit Redland City Council.