Round one RADF funding now available

Central Highlands Regional Council has been successful in obtaining grant funding of $39,500 through Arts Queensland’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

Mayor Kerry Hayes said this allows council to support more than $60,000 worth of arts and cultural projects in the 2021-2022 financial year.

‘I encourage everyone with great art and cultural project idea to apply for the funding and bring your ideas into our community,’ he said.

‘This is a fantastic opportunity to turn a project idea into reality or take it that little bit further and I am very excited to see what ideas come to fruition from this year’s funding.’

Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said the Palaszczuk Government is investing $2.08 million through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) in 2021-22, matched with a contribution of approximately $2.3 million from 59 councils across the state.

RADF is a great example of working together to deliver our COVID-19 economic recovery plan, supporting employment opportunities and creating new arts and cultural experiences in local and regional communities,’ Minister Enoch said.

‘RADF in 2021–2022 will provide valuable social, health and economic outcomes for regional Queenslanders, and support our Government’s 10-year arts roadmap priorities to strengthen Queensland communities, activate local places, and drive social change across the state.’

‘Our investment complements the Palaszczuk Government’s wider commitment to regional arts, including continued support of $6 million over four years for the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN).’

Applications for round one will open on Monday 16 August 2021 and will close on Friday 17 September 2021 and the Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC) will assess applications on Friday 1 October 2021.

For more information, please contact council on 1300 242 686, email or download an application form and guidelines here.