Regional Arts Development Fund

• Provide public value for Queensland communities
• Build local cultural capacity, cultural innovation and community pride
• Deliver Queensland Government’s objectives for the community

Quality

Produces or contributes to high quality arts and cultural initiatives for local communities
Proven capacity to effectively support and deliver arts and cultural services

Reach

Provides access to and engagement in arts and culture for diverse communities, practitioners, participants and audiences
Evidence of local demand for proposed program/s
Demonstrates community and stakeholder involvement in RADF priority setting, decision making and evaluation

Impact

Demonstrates cultural, artistic, social or economic returns on investment
Supports one or more Queensland Government objectives for the community including encouraging safe and inclusive communities, building regions, supporting disadvantaged Queenslanders, stimulating economic growth and innovation, increasing workforce participation and conserving heritage

Viability

Evidence of good planning for strong governance and management of RADF at a local level
Evidence of partnership capacity with partners including business and government

For more information and application cut off dates, please contact the Barcoo Shire RADF Liason Officer on the details listed or visit the Regional Arts Development Fund website.

Doreen Pitman
RADF Liaison Officer

Email: doreen.pitman@barcoo.qld.gov.au

Please check back for our next funding round. Should committees require funding outside this round, please contact the RADF Liaison Officer, Doreen Pitman.

Interested in representing your town on the RADF Committee? Email doreen.pitman@barcoo.qld.gov.au

Do you have a community project that will help to develop local skills, build community wellbeing and resilience, or is a creative arts and culture idea? RADF may be able to help you!

What is RADF?

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Barcoo Shire Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

What are some examples of RADF approved activities in the past?

Arts and craft workshops, town beautification projects, murals, sculptures, comedy show tours, children/youth workshops, theatre performances, the list goes on! Use your imagination to come up with a unique idea!

Who can I ask for help?

If you would like more information, please contact our RADF Liaison Officer, Doreen Pitman at doreen.pitman@barcoo.qld.gov.au

1. Download the Barcoo Shire RADF Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions(PDF, 357KB) to assess if you are eligible for funding.

2. Download the Barcoo Shire RADF Application Form(PDF, 371KB) and fill in the details. You may wish to refer to FAQ's to ensure information is filled out correctly.

3. Return your completed Barcoo Shire RADF Application Form to the RADF Liaison Officer prior to the round closing date.

Doreen Pitman
Barcoo Shire Council
PO Box 14
Jundah, QLD 4736

E: doreen.pitman@barcoo.qld.gov.au 

4. You will be contacted post Arts & Culture Committee Meeting to advise if your application was successful.

5. Once you/your committee has been contacted - ADVERTISE YOUR ARTS PROGRAM! Please note the requirements in the RADF Guidelines or ask Doreen for assitance with this.

6. Immediately after your event, request that participants fill out the Barcoo Shire RADF Activity Survey.(PDF, 82KB) This will provide feedback, determine value for money and assist with Barcoo Shire Council's annual bid for funding. Survey's can be forwarded to the RADF Liaison Officer.

7. Download the Barcoo Shire RADF Project Outcome Report(PDF, 183KB), fill in the details and return to the RADF Liaison Officer within 8 weeks of the completion date of your approved program. Please note that this form is compulsary and no further funding can be approved until information is returned.