The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and local government which invests in quality arts and cultural experiences across Queensland based on locally determined priorities.

RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions; and provides training, education and employment opportunities for Queensland artist and local communities.

Funding Rounds

Round 1

Applications for Round 1 of the Regional Arts Development Fund will fund projects to be undertaken between January and June.

Applications Close: October

Round 2

Applications for Round 2 of the Regional Arts Development Fund will fund projects to be undertaken between July and December.

Applications Close: April

How will RADF operate in our local community?

A funding pool will continue to be offered annually. This will be delivered over two funding rounds and assessed by the RADF Advisory Group.

There are now new guidelines and application form. Please scroll down to view, save and print these forms.

The outcome reporting form has also changed requiring you to capture more audience / participant / partner feedback and evaluate the outcomes of your activities (for grants over $10,000 only). This will enable us to better demonstrate how the program benefits our community and justify future proposals to the State Government. The outcome report templates can also be viewed at the bottom of this page. 

What are the 2021-22 priorities for RADF Funding

1. Applications which increase participation of priority community including children and young people; people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and people with disabilities.
2. Applications which invest in cultural and community programs to promote and strengthen community cohesion.
3. Applications which support skill development and mentoring for artists and art workers to promote and strengthen individual development for a maximum of three years per genre.
4. Applications which align with Burdekin Shire Council's Arts and Cultural Strategy 2021-2030.

Your Burdekin RADF Liaison Officer

Mrs Janice Horan

Grants and Property Officer

Phone : (07) 4783 9800

Email: enquiries@burdekin.qld.gov.au