2025 RADF Grant Program
The 2025 RADF Grant Program will open for applications on Saturday, 1 March 2025 and remain open until 1 December 2025.
Unlike previous years, applications will be accepted year-round, with two assessments stages:
- Stage 1 (May): Applications received by 30 April will be assessed in May.
- Stage 2 (October): Applications received between 1 May and 30 September will be assessed in October.
Applications submitted after 30 September 2025 will be considered in the 2026 assessment cycle (dates to be confirmed).
What is the RADF?
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a collaborative initiative between the Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland, and eligible local councils across the state.
The fund underscores the importance of arts, culture, and heritage as essential elements that drive diversity, inclusivity, and regional strength.
For more information about other programs and opportunities offered by Arts Queensland, you can visit their website at www.arts.qld.gov.au.
If you have any inquiries specifically related to the Douglas RADF, you can reach out to the Arts and Culture Officer who is the designated RADF Liaison Officer for the Douglas Shire Council, by calling 07 4099 9422 or emailing: radf@douglas.qld.gov.au
What are the RADF objectives?
RADF objectives are to:
• support local artists and arts and cultural activity to deliver value for local communities
• provide opportunities for local communities to participate in arts and cultural activities
• invest in locally-determined priorities delivered through arts and cultural activity
• contribute towards current government priorities
What does our local RADF program look like?
Our local RADF program is delivered through a community grants program and Council initiated projects:
RADF Community Grants Program for:
• Artists or arts and cultural workers for professional development activities, new works or projects that align with Council’s identified local priorities; and
• Professional organisations and community groups for arts and cultural activities, projects or events that align with Council’s identified local priorities
RADF Council initiated projects for:
• Public Art & Placemaking – supporting the strategic development and delivery of public art and place making to the Douglas Shire
• Incubator programs for artists and creatives who are also Young people, First Nation people, People with disability
• Cross-regional and multi-Shire arts projects supported by the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN)
• RADF committee training and professional development
Douglas Shire Council’s locally identified priorities were determined through community engagement and community feedback during the development of Douglas Shire Council’s 2017-2021 Arts Strategy and incoming Strategy for Arts Culture & Creativity 2024-2029.
Individuals, organisations, and collectives are invited to apply for funding for arts and cultural projects under Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program . Previous projects recently supported by the RADF include public artworks, creative workshops, career development for artists, research, and development of literary works.
Interested applicants may also contact Council on 07 4099 9444 or enquiries@douglas.qld.gov.au for advice and further information.
