Get help with RADF grant writing

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One-on-one sessions to assist arts and cultural groups to prepare applications for RADF funding are available by appointment.Sessions will be held at a range of library branches over the next few weeks.Numbers are limited and registrations are essential.

REGISTRATIONS are open for local arts and cultural groups to gain insight into how to prepare their applications for the next round of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) through a series of information sessions across the region.

Cairns Regional Council is offering one-on-one sessions by appointment where potential applicants will receive advice and guidance from the Arts and Cultural Grants Coordinator (Council’s RADF liaison officer) ahead of the next Round funding allocation.

Mayor Bob Manning said the grants offered an opportunity to enhance and develop arts and cultural activities in the region.

“RADF has helped hundreds of local projects get off the ground and delivered positive outcomes for communities across the region,” Cr Manning said. “These information sessions are a great opportunity to a head-start on writing a successful application.”

The one-hour sessions begin on Tuesday 10 September and will be held at the following libraries, during the following times:

Tuesday 10 September – Earlville Library (10am – 3.30pm)Wednesday 11 September – Gordonvale & Babinda Library (10am – 2.30pm)Thursday 12 September – City Library (10am – 3.30pm)Monday 16 September – Smithfield Library (10am – 2pm)Tuesday 17 September – Earlville Library (10am – 3.30pm)Wednesday 18 September – Smithfield (10am – 2pm)Thursday 19 September – City Library (10am – 3.30pm)

Registrations close Thursday 5 September.  Spaces are limited and bookings are essential. These can be made by contacting the Arts and Cultural Grants Coordinator (Council’s RADF liaison officer) on 074032 6603 or by email at [email protected]

RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. The Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland, is contributing $2.08 million to the 2019-20 RADF partnership across 59 councils statewide.

This program is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland