Important notes
If you are experiencing access issues with this form, please contact the RADF liasion on radf@cairns.qld.gov.au or 4032 6603 for support.
The first step in applying for this grant is to make contact with Council's RADF liaison officer
to discuss your project
. Please do this before you fill in the form, ideally 2 weeks prior to closing date, to allow time for the RADF liaison officer to provide feedback. The capacity for detailed feedback and advice becomes limited in days leading up to the closing date.
Email radf@cairns.qld.gov.au
Phone – 4032 6603
Please read the following documents and guidelines and keep them in mind as you fill in your application:
All applications are assessed on merit and the proposal’s ability to align with Council’s key arts and cultural priorities, which are outlined in the
Cairns Regional Council’s Strategy for Culture and the Arts 2022. If your project includes the participation of young people, you may refer to
Cairns Regional Council's Strategy for Young Creatives. If your project includes people with disabilities, you may refer to
Cairns Regional Council's Arts and Disability Strategy.
Committee decisions will also be based on the following assessment criteria which address Arts Queensland’s RADF Key Performance Outcomes. The criteria are equally weighted at 25% each.
IMPACT (25%) | |
REACH
(25%)
| Evidence of delivering inclusive, integrated and culturally sensitive programs to diverse audiences, participants and communities, or to a specific target group.
Evidence of local demand and need for proposed activity.
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QUALITY
(25%) | Evidence of artistic merit. How well the project contributes to meeting Council’s local arts and cultural priorities. Evidence of benefits to the local community and/or its ability to provide leadership and guidance for the arts and cultural sector. How well the activity develops a shared narrative and promotes the collective appeal of our arts and culture to the world.
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VIABILITY
(25%)
| Evidence of initiating a collaborative partnership approach to the delivery of arts and cultural Services. Evidence of adequate planning and value for money. Evidence of adequate consideration towards health and safety, copyright, protocols, insurance and required licenses. Where applicable, does the application provide evidence of “where to from here” to indicate the sustainability of the project.
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Make sure you address the assessment criteria as your application will be assessed on how well it meets these criteria.
For enquiries, contact the RADF liaison officer using the details above.
Please note:
If you are successful in your application, you will be required to submit an Outcome Report within eight weeks of completion of your activity.
To complete this application you will need to obtain:
Letters of support from: groups/individuals who will benefit; project partners; a community elder; workshop leader; gallery owner, etc
Official quotes from: businesses, tradespeople, publishers, etc as indicated in your RADF budget.
Each artist who will be receiving RADF support must also supply a CV and complete an Eligibilty Checklist.