26 October 2022 - RADF Funding Committed To Boosting Cassowary Coast Creatives

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26th October 2022

The Cassowary Coast region is rich in creativity with inspiration coming from the culturally diverse people and our region’s unique environment. Creativity joins and powers our communities by improving our wellbeing, health, connections and provides opportunities for cultural tourism that feeds creative industry development.

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland and Cassowary Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in the Cassowary Coast region. Individuals or groups in the Cassowary Coast can benefit from up to $5000 in funding to help boost their arts and cultural project.

The community is encouraged to apply for funding as it provides engaging and exciting opportunities for established and emerging artists. Previously, successful funding recipients have experienced growth within their art and creative career and have been exposed to additional opportunities.

The 2022-2023 RADF grants program will be delivered in rounds:

Round One: Opens on Friday, 28 October 2022.

Closes Monday 28 November 2022 and will be awarded January 2023.

Round Two: Opens on Friday, 3 March 2023.

Closes Monday 3 April, 2023 and will be awarded May 2023.

To ensure funding is more accessible, Council has also adopted the online grant management platform SmartyGrants. This platform will be an invaluable tool in the management of grants and is currently used by all levels of Government as well as numerous Local Governments. Council grant applications, including RADF can be made online via SmartyGrants cassowarycoast.smartygrants.com.au

Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said as part of this successful, long-term collaboration, the Queensland Government will provide $2.13 million for RADF 2022–2023 to a total of 59 local councils, who will contribute a co-investment amount of over $1.9 million

“Established in 1991, RADF is a long-standing success story between the Queensland Government and regional councils, enabling local artists and arts workers to tell their rich and unique stories, boosting regional employment opportunities and other positive economic outcomes,” Minister Enoch said. 

For more information on RADF funding and applications, please visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/our-community/funding-grants.