Townsville City Council Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) 2026

📝 About Townsville City Council Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)

The Townsville RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Townsville City Council, aimed at promoting and developing arts, culture, and heritage across the region.

🎁 Benefits of Townsville City Council Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)

• Grant Amount: $1,000–$10,000 per project.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include:

• Individual professional or emerging artists.
• Arts and cultural workers.
• Project coordinators with an ABN or suitable auspice arrangements.
• Not-for-profit organisations capable of assuming legal and financial responsibility for the project.

Applicants must:

• Be based in the Townsville City Council area, or clearly demonstrate community benefit.
• Be free of outstanding debts or grant acquittals with the Council.
• Hold appropriate public liability insurance.
• Demonstrate that the project meets a clear local community need.

📅 Application Date and Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Confirm Eligibility: Ensure the applicant and project meet RADF criteria and priority areas.
2. Prepare Application: Include project objectives, expected outcomes, budget, and community benefit.
3. Submit Proposal: Applications must be submitted according to Townsville City Council guidelines.
4. Align with Priorities: Clearly indicate how the project addresses cultural capacity, concept development, collaboration, or community involvement.

⏰ Application Deadline

26 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

View details of the Townsville City Council Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

Apply for the Townsville City Council Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

• Grant Amount: $1,000–$10,000 per project.