2022-12-06 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                6 DECEMBER 2022


All of the six successful applications addressed one of these priority areas.
A total of 17 applications requesting $98,173.00 were received and assessed by the RADF
committee.
In accordance with RADF Guidelines, committee members are required to declare any conflicts
of interest and once declared the committee member is then not involved in related assessment
processes. In this round, one member of the committee declared a conflict of interest for one of
the applications.
The RADF Committee has recommended six applications for funding, totalling $38,440.00. The
projects recommended for funding are excellent in quality and diversity and will employ quality
artists and arts workers who will engage in valuable arts and cultural activities across the shire.
Previous Council Consideration
Since 2014, Noosa Council has had a RADF partnership with Arts Queensland. As part of this
partnership, Noosa Council is able to offer grants to artists and arts organisations within the
Noosa Shire. These are assessed by the RADF committee and approved by Council twice each
year.
Finance
RADF is a partnership between the State Government, through Arts Queensland and Noosa
Council.
Council has a funding agreement which runs from October 2022 to September 2023 with Arts
Queensland and Council’s contribution is funded in the 2022/23 budget.
RADF Carry over from 21/22              $12,730
22/23 Budget allocation                 $30,000
Arts Qld Contribution                   $30,000
Total                                   $72,730

Round 18 recommended grants             $38,440
Balance remaining for Round 19          $34,290
The next round of RADF grants (Round 19) are scheduled to be open in February - March 2023
for projects delivered in the 2023-24 financial year. These grants will be funded out of the 2022-
23 RADF program.
Council has received notification from Arts Queensland that they will roll over the RADF Funding
Agreement from 2021-22 to 2022-23 while they review the RADF program. Council is waiting
on further correspondence from Arts Queensland about how the RADF partnership between the
state government and local councils will progress.
Risks & Opportunities
There are no risk implications.
The RADF program provides opportunities for the local arts sector to build their skills,
experiences and networks.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
•     The following RADF Committee members:
      -     Cr Karen Finzel (Chair)
      -     Jane Rivers
      -     Dr Liz Ellison
      -     Trevor Purvis
      -     Duncan McQueen
      -     Bronwyn Edinger

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