RAF: QLD 2026-09 Quick Response Grants (Australia)

The Regional Arts Fund (RAF) is offering Quick Response Grants for applicants in Queensland to support short-notice arts and arts-worker/professional development opportunities. Applications are accepted until midnight (end of day) 30 September 2026 (AEST). The grants are administered through the Regional Arts Program Administrator for the state or territory where the applicant’s Australian Business Number (ABN) is registered. Opportunity at a Glance

- Opportunity name: RAF: QLD 2026-09 Quick Response Grants

- Funding program/provider: Regional Arts Fund (RAF), Regional Arts Australia

- Grant type: Quick Response Grants (short-notice needs)

- Eligible applicants: Individuals, Australian incorporated organisations, companies limited by guarantee, and local government organisations (with an active ABN registered to their name and location); unincorporated groups may be eligible if auspiced

- Eligible location (key rule): Not eligible for organisations or individuals based in metropolitan locations

- Eligibility geographic method: Modified Monash Model (eligible codes MM 2 to MM 7); Schools only eligible if MM7 (very remote)

- Deadline: 30 September 2026 at midnight (end of day), AEST

- Activity timing requirement: Activity must take place within 2–12 weeks from the closing date of this grant round

- Prioritisation: Activities with a critical start date within 2–6 weeks from the closing date will be prioritised

About the Opportunity

The Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants support professional development opportunities for artists and arts workers and small activity opportunities where an immediate need arises that cannot be planned for or supported through other funding rounds. This includes opportunities that require short-notice support. A key requirement is that the funded activity must occur soon after the grant round closes, ensuring the program can respond to urgent or time-sensitive needs. Funding and Benefits

This opportunity supports:

- Professional development opportunities for artists and arts workers - Small activity opportunities that respond to an immediate need Award amount and specific funding limits are Not specified in the source. Applicants should consult the Regional Arts Fund Grants Guidelines and Regional Arts Fund Eligibility Notes referenced on the official application page for exact funding details and rules. Who Is Eligible? To be eligible for a Regional Arts Fund (RAF) Quick Response Grant: Applicant type Applicants must be one of the following: - An individual - An Australian incorporated organisation - A company limited by guarantee - A local government organisation Unincorporated groups are eligible only if auspiced by an organisation that meets the criteria above. ABN and registration requirement You must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) that is: - Registered to your name and location - Matching your name and current address (the source advises checking the Australian Business Register) Individuals without an ABN - Individuals who do not have an active ABN are not eligible to apply to the Regional Arts Fund. - The source states you can apply for an ABN through the Australian Business Register. Age requirement (individual applicants) - Individuals under 18 years are eligible if auspiced by an individual over 18 who has an active ABN. School applicants - Schools are only eligible if located in a very remote area (MM7) as defined by the Modified Monash Model. Location eligibility (metropolitan exclusion) - Organisations or individuals based in metropolitan locations are not eligible to apply for the Regional Arts Fund. - Metropolitan applicants may still participate by partnering: a regional organisation/community should submit the application. How location eligibility is determined The RAF uses the Modified Monash Model: - Enter your Primary Address (must be a physical address, not a PO Box or postal address) - Select Modified Monash Model and choose the most recent year - Use the “Search location” function - MM 2 to MM 7 are eligible under the Regional Arts Fund Eligible Activities or Priority Areas

Quick Response Grants can fund:

- Professional development for artists and arts workers - Small activity opportunities at short notice Mandatory activity timing - The activity must take place within 2–12 weeks from the closing date of this grant round. Priority for critical start dates - Activities with a critical start date within 2–6 weeks from the closing date of this grant round will be prioritised. Why This Opportunity Matters This grant round is designed to address time-sensitive gaps in funding for arts and professional development. By requiring activities to occur within a limited post-deadline window, the program targets situations where planning in earlier funding rounds is not feasible. For eligible regional applicants, it provides a pathway to support both skills-building and small-scale arts activity when circumstances change quickly. How to Apply - Review eligibility and guidelines before starting. The application page advises reading the Regional Arts Fund Grants Guidelines and Regional Arts Fund Eligibility Notes because they contain the eligibility requirements and assessment criteria. - Confirm your location eligibility using the Modified Monash Model. Metropolitan applicants are not eligible, but regional organisations/communities can submit applications on behalf of a partnership arrangement. - Check applicant type and ABN requirements. Ensure your ABN is active and registered to your name and current location, matching your name and address. - Start and submit your application via the SmartyGrants system. The source indicates that submissions are accepted and that you can begin a submission through the form on the official page. - Submit by the deadline.

- Close: Midnight (end of day) 30 September 2026 (AEST)

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