Artists and creatives have a new way to apply for a Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grant
with the application process moving to the SmartyGrants system.
Gladstone Region Councillor and RADF chair Glenn Churchill said SmartyGrants is Australia’s mostused funding administration system with more than 500 funder organisations using its software.
“RADF applications can now be submitted via SmartyGrants alongside other Council funding
opportunities so that people can look and apply in the one place,” Councillor Churchill said.
“Expressions of interest for RADF 2023 Round one funding opened on Monday 23 January ahead of the
application window which opened on Friday 10 February, closing at 5pm on Friday 24 March.
“If an artist or creative hasn’t previously used the SmartyGrants system and need assistance, the
friendly team at Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum will be more than happy to help.”
Cr Churchill said that applications are invited for short-term projects in the following categories:
Developing Regional Skills
Building Community Cultural Capacity
Regional Partnerships
Cultural Tourism
Concept Development
Contemporary Collections/Stories.
“RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers to support diversity
and inclusivity,” he said.
“It also helps to grow stronger regions and provides training, education and employment
opportunities for Queensland artists and local communities.”
RADF 2023 – Round 1 information
Expressions of interest: Opened 23 January 2023, Closes 3 February 2023
Applications: Open 10 February 2023, Close 24 March 2023
Assessment of Applications: 13 April 2023.
Visit https://gladstone.smartygrants.com.au to submit an EOI and/or RADF application.
