REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF) - GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS ROUND 20, 2023/24 · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                      13 NOVEMBER 2023


   •   Will the project develop the paid artist’s professional life?
   •   Will the project benefit the community, both directly and indirectly?
   •   Is the project well planned and achievable?
   •   Will the project increase the sustainably of quality and diverse creative communities?
They were also assessed against the two Noosa specific priority areas for 2023-24:
   •   Arts make social impact
   •   Arts activates spaces
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 deliberations. In
this round, 1 members of the committee declared a conflict of interest for 1 of the applications.

A total of 8 applications requesting $56,850 were received and assessed by the RADF Committee.

The RADF Committee has recommended 4 applications for funding, totalling $28,150. 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.
Link to Corporate Plan

2. Liveability - 2.3 Nurture arts and culture to enrich the identity and vibrancy of communities,
highlight local talent, celebrate First Nations culture and encourage creative participation and
expression.

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.
Funds awarded to Noosa Council are matched by Noosa Council annually.

Council has a base funding agreement with Arts Queensland dated 2 September 2021. This
agreement has been amended through a Deed of Variation to include funding commitments for the
following 2022/23 and 2023/24 financial years.

This Round (20), a total of 8 applications requesting $56,850 were received. The RADF Committee
is recommending 4 applications for funding, totalling $28,150.

RADF Carry over from 22/23             $5,018
23/24 Budget allocation                $30,000
Arts Qld Contribution                  $30,000
Total                                  $65,018

Round 20 recommended grants            $28,150
Balance remaining for Round 21         $36,868

Risk & Opportunities
There are no risk implications.