Regional arts development fund

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Council has two grants under the regional arts development fund (RADF). These grants provide financial support for initiatives that promote and develop arts, culture and heritage in Moreton Bay.

Before starting an application, read the regional arts development fund guidelines(PDF, 4MB).

Continue creating grant

This grant provides funding up to $2,000 to support creatives and cultural workers to develop their skills and create new projects.

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Grants are provided across three categories:

  • professional development
  • creative development
  • concept development.

Applications open on 1 August each year and close when funds have been exhausted. 

You can apply anytime while the round is open. We will notify you of the outcome within 10 business days. 

Applicants are encouraged to discuss their project with Council before starting an application.

Creative city grant

This grant provides funding up to $12,000 to help deliver arts and culture-based activities, projects and collaborations connected to City of Moreton Bay. 

Before applying, you must discuss your proposal with Council. This will allow you to get initial feedback to ensure it aligns with our Creative Communities Action Plan. To arrange a time to discuss your proposed project, email cultural.activation@moretonbay.qld.gov.auFor questions about the guidelines or application process, contact grants@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

Applications are open from:

  • 1 to 31 March
  • 1 to 30 September.

You can apply anytime while the round is open until midnight on the closing date. We will notify you of the outcome about 4 weeks after the round closes. 

Successful applicants from previous rounds

Find more grants and funding opportunities

To find out about more grants and funding opportunities, register with Moreton Bay Region Funding Finder

More information or help with your application

For more information or help with your application, refer to Grants application help and resources.