Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program

Artists: Varsha Rose, Jami Honey, Noah McDonald and Caroline Lieber

What is the Regional Arts Development Fund?

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

RADF promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions. RADF drives social change and strengthens communities through community grants programs and council-led initiatives that:

  • Increase access to arts and cultural experiences in regional Queensland.
  • Grow employment and capacity building opportunities for artists across regional Queensland.
  • Deliver against local arts and cultural priorities and promote the value of arts, culture and heritage.

RADF 2026 Community Grant Round – Opening date to be announced soon…..

Mareeba Shire Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Community Grant Round for community-led arts, culture and heritage activities is due to open mid-year 2026 for projects commences after mid-October 2026. 

Arts, cultural, heritage and community organisations, arts and cultural workers and artists may apply for grants up to $10,000 for community activities or up to $3,000 for individual professional development activities.

A wide range of activities may be funded, including but not limited to creative skill development workshops, performances, events, planning and development activities.

Projects that respond to the RADF local priorities will be highly regarded.

Updated RADF Community Grant Guidelines and Application form for the 2026/27 RADF Community Grant Round will be made available soon.

Please re-visit this page for updates, or email communitywellbeing@msc.qld.gov.au to request to receive RADF program updates by email.

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What does the RADF Advisory Committee do?

The RADF Advisory Committee provides information and advice to Council about the development of the arts, culture and heritage sector in the Mareeba Shire.  The Committee actively assists in the implementation of the RADF Program by reviewing and assessing community grant applications against standard criteria and making recommendations for funding.

What projects have received a RADF Grant in the past?

A list of previous community grant recipients and community grant case studies are available to view below.

RADF Outcomes