Regional Arts Development Fund

All applications are assessed by a RADF Assessment Panel against the below four equally weighted criteria. The indicators listed are a sample of the types of evidence needed to achieve each criterion:

Quality

• Produces or contributes to high quality arts and cultural intiatives for local communities
• Proven capacity to effectively support and deliver arts and cultural services

Reach

• Provides access to, and engagement in, arts and culture for diverse communities, practitioners, participants and audiences
• Evidence of local demand for proposed program/s
• Demonstrates community and stakeholder involvement in RADF priority setting, decision making and evaluation

Impact

• Demonstrates cultural, artistic, social or economic returns on investment
• Supports one or more of the Queensland Government objectives for the community including safeguarding our health, supporting jobs, backing small business, making it for Queensland, building Queensland, growing our regions, investing in skills, backing our frontline services, protecting the environment

Viability

• Evidence of good planning for strong governance and management of RADF at a local level
• Evidence of partnership capacity with partners including business and government

RADF Council Guidelines(PDF, 340KB)

To apply for a RADF Grant, download and complete the Application Form:

Application Form(PDF, 534KB)

Return via email to: cdo@balonne.qld.gov.au

Post to: PO Box 201, St George Qld 4487

Drop in to:

Reception - Council’s Administration Building
112-118 Victoria Street, St George Q 4487

** If posting or dropping in, please advise via the above email to ensure the Liaison Officer receives the Application

Should you have queries or need assistance to complete the Application Form, the RADF Liaison Officer is available to help and can be reached on 07 4620 8888 or you can request a return call via the above email.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - RADF PEER ASSESSMENT PANEL

Are you passionate about supporting your community through the arts?

Consider joining the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Peer Assessment Panel!

As a panel member, you will review RADF Grant Applications, playing a key role in fostering local arts and culture.

Applications close 1 December 2024.

Find out more(PDF, 196KB)