Regional Arts Development Fund
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between Longreach Regional Council and the Queensland Government that supports professional and emerging professional artists and practitioners living in regional Queensland. The program focuses on the development of quality art and arts practice for, and with, regional communities.
Learn more about what goes into a successful RADF application by watching this video:
All projects receiving RADF funding are required to report on their contribution towards RADF 2020/2021 Key Performance Outcomes (KPOs):
Quality
Produces or contributes to high-quality arts and cultural initiatives 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.
Impact
Demonstrates cultural, artistic, social, or economic returns on investment.
Supports one or more of the Queensland Government objectives for the community including:
- Encouraging safe and inclusive communities.
- Building regions, supporting disadvantaged Queenslanders.
- Stimulating economic growth.
- Innovation, increasing workforce participation, and conserving heritage.
Viability
Evidence of good planning and reporting.
Evidence of partnership with community, business, and/or government.
Committee
- Sheila Back (Chair) -Ilfracombe
- Elizabeth Clarke - Longreach
- Cr Tracy Hatch - Councillor
- Andrew Watts - Councillor
Funding Rounds
Regional Arts Development Fund is offered at a minimum of two (2) rounds per financial year. Applications outside of the prescribed rounds will not be considered.
NO ROUND CURRENTLY OPEN:
Email applications to council@longreach.qld.gov.au
Application Materials
Guidelines(PDF, 2MB)
Application Form(PDF, 2MB)
Assessment Checklist(PDF, 185KB)