Applications now open for the Regional Arts Development Fund Round Two

6 May 2021

The Southern Downs is home to a vibrant and diverse arts scene which has been greatly supported by one of the State’s most active funding programs, Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). Round Two of this program is now open and Southern Downs Regional Council is calling for applications from the creative community.

Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said that the long standing RADF program would help to boost Queensland’s plan for economic recovery by supporting artists and arts workers with employment opportunities through $4.2 million in funding for regional cultural projects.

Southern Downs Councillor and member of the RADF Reference Group, Marco Gliori has watched the local arts scene thrive through this program in recent years and encouraged local groups and individuals to realise their creative vision.

“It’s an exciting time for the region’s arts scene and we’ve seen a number of creative and cultural projects come to fruition through this funding stream,” Councillor Gliori said.

“RADF supports a variety of different projects in the visual art, music, theatre, dance, digital media and public art spaces and I encourage our creative community to take advantage of this program and contribute to our energetic and colourful arts scene.”

Council’s second RADF round is open and closes on Monday 31 May 2021. Applicants should note that projects for this round must not start before 19 July 2021 and must be completed by 31 March 2022.

Applications must be submitted online via SmartyGrants. The link to the RADF application form and program guidelines is available on Council’s website http://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/doing-business/grants-to-community.