The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a competitively-assessed grants program supporting arts and
cultural projects of all kinds, and artists and arts and cultural workers at all career stages.
RADF is delivered by City of Gold Coast in partnership with Arts Queensland.
RADF information sessions
Great applications take time to prepare. Kick start your application by attending one of our free face to face information sessions with the RADF liaison officer.
The sessions help potential applicants preparing to apply for funding for specific creative projects by providing feedback, discussing eligibility and answering questions.
There are 3 RADF funding categories.
Activate Arts
Activate Arts supports arts and culture-based activities that have a clear connection to the Gold Coast and
deliver artistic excellence, community benefit, collaboration, sustainability and innovation. Apply for up
to $15,000.
Activate Music
Activate Music supports the Gold Coast contemporary music sector to create new music and develop audiences
locally, nationally and internationally. Apply for up to $10,000.
Activate Small Grants
Activate Small Grants supports individuals, organisations and collectives seeking smaller levels of funding
for arts and culture-based activity. Apply for up to $5000.
Key dates
All programs are now open.
Activate Arts
Applications close: 12 February 2024
Interview: 21 & 22 March 2024
Notification: April 2024
Projects starting after: 30 April 2024
Activate Music
Applications close: 12 February 2024
Interview: 21 & 22 March 2024
Notification: April 2024
Projects starting after: 30 April 2024
Activate Small Grants
Activate Small Grants can be applied for anytime. This program is open until 30 June 2024 or until funds are expended. Note: your application must be received at least 8 weeks before your activity start date.
Apply now
For more information on who can apply, the eligibility and assessment criteria, and how to submit your
application, read the key documents below. The ACTIVATE guidelines for applicants provide information on who
is eligible for funding, what sorts of projects are eligible for funding and how application forms are
assessed.
Submit applications via the City of Gold Coast SmartyGrants portal.
You are encouraged to contact the Arts and Culture team to discuss your project before applying. Please
contact the RADF Liaison Officer on 07 5581 6075 or
email radf@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.
Apply now
RADF Committee
The RADF Committee is a group of informed representatives who reflect the diverse arts, culture and geography
of the City of Gold Coast. Members of the Committee have responsibility for an art form area/portfolio that
reflects their areas of expertise.
RADF Committee Members 2023–24(PDF, 169KB)
Previous successful RADF applicants
Details of the successful RADF applicants can be downloaded here.