We are committed to supporting our local community groups, businesses, and individuals to deliver projects and activities that help make the region an inclusive, vibrant, and connected community.
We are committed to supporting our local community groups, businesses, and individuals to deliver projects and activities that help make the region an inclusive, vibrant, and connected community.
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is delivered as a partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and eligible local councils across the state.
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions.
Our RADF grant program is overseen by the Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee (CHACAC) who hold regular meetings. Visit the CHACAC page to learn more about the committee.
Council’s local priorities for RADF 2024-25 are:
Application Submission Deadline | Assessment Panel Meeting Date | Council Meeting (Outcome) Date | |
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Round 1 | Sunday 27 October 2024 | Friday 8 November 2024 | Wednesday 27 November 2024 |
Round 2 | Sunday 23 February 2025 | Friday 7 March 2025 | Wednesday 26 March 2025 |
Round 3 | Sunday 25 May 2025 | Friday 6 June 2025 | Wednesday 25 June 2025 |
*General Council Meeting date subject to approval by council before being confirmed
Professional artists, emerging professional artists, arts workers, cultural workers or project coordinators who:
Any of the following groups may be eligible to apply:
Individuals are eligible to apply for Australian-based professional development opportunities including:
Groups are eligible to apply for projects under the following categories:
See pages 8-9 in the RADF guidelines for more information and examples.
Step 1: Before starting your application, please read our RADF Guidelines and ensure you have been in touch with one of council’s Arts and Cultural Officer prior to completing/submitting an application.
Step 2: Applications can be completed online via the SmartyGrants platform. RADF 2024-25 Round 2 is now open, Click here to apply.
You are required to register a username and password login the first time you use this application system. The online application system will allow you to save and develop applications before you choose to submit them.
RADF Liaison Officers are available to for advice regarding the development of your application or for assistance in completing the SmartyGrants application. For assistance, please contact council.
Step 3: Once applications close, Central Highlands Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will access the applications and provide a recommendation to council for endorsement. Once council have made a decision on funding allocation, each applicant will be notified of the outcome.
Applicants are required to be incorporated organisations with public liability insurance, or be auspiced by an incorporated organisation or individual with an ABN.
RADF 2024-25 assessment meetings
Previous assessment meeting minutes are updated below:
2023/24
2022/2023
2021/2022
2020/2021
2019/2020
Council’s Community Grants Program aims to assist local community groups/organisations in making positive contributions to the quality of life in the local government area.
Applications can be submitted in the following categories to the maximum indicated:
Grants are offered twice a year.
Round | Opening Date | Closing Date | Applicants notified | Completed acquittal due |
Round 1, 2024 | 6 November 2023 | 5.00 pm, 28 January 2025 | March | Six months |
Round 2, 2024 | 25 July 2024 | midnight, Sunday 15 September 2024 | Late October | Six months |
Round 1, 2025 | January 2025 | midnight, Sunday 16 March 2025 |
Late April | Six months |
Groups/ organisations applying for Central Highlands Regional Council Grants are required to:
IMPORTANT: Please read the grant guidelines and the form before applying.
Council staff involved in the administration of the Community Grants Program are available to provide general guidance to assist with the preparation of your application. Please contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 242 686.
Community Grant Program Applications can be completed online https://chrc.smartygrants.com.au/
Alternatively, you can complete a hard copy of the grant, please contact a Grants Officer for this option.
Templates:
Community Grants Program – Project Plan-Template
Community Grants Program-Strategic-Plan-Template
Central Highlands Regional Council is calling for community representatives to join the Community Grants Assessment Panel
Grant applications are assessed by the Community Grants Assessment Panel, which includes council staff, councillors, and community representatives.
The term for community representatives on the assessment panel hold a term for two years.
The panel reviews all grant applications to provide a recommendation to council on which projects should be funded.
Panel members are selected on their demonstrated involvement in community life and their local knowledge of the Central Highlands.
The current panel members will assess grants from Round 2 2024 – Round 1 2026.
For more information abut being a community representative on the assessment panel and to submit your nomination, visit the Have You Say, Central Highlands page or contact council on 1300 242 686.
Applications can be submitted in the following categories to the maximum indicated:
Grants are offered twice a year.
Round | Opening Date | Closing Date | Applicants notified | Completed acquittal due |
Round 1, 2024 | 6 November 2023 | 5.00 pm, 28 January 2025 | March | Six months |
Round 2, 2024 | 25 July 2024 | midnight, Sunday 15 September 2024 | Late October | Six months |
Round 1, 2025 | January 2025 | midnight, Sunday 16 March 2025 |
Late April | Six months |
Groups/ organisations applying for Central Highlands Regional Council Grants are required to:
IMPORTANT: Please read the grant guidelines and the form before applying.
Council staff involved in the administration of the Community Grants Program are available to provide general guidance to assist with the preparation of your application. Please contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 242 686.
Community Grant Program Applications can be completed online https://chrc.smartygrants.com.au/
Alternatively, you can complete a hard copy of the grant, please contact a Grants Officer for this option.
Templates:
Community Grants Program – Project Plan-Template
Community Grants Program-Strategic-Plan-Template
Central Highlands Regional Council is calling for community representatives to join the Community Grants Assessment Panel
Grant applications are assessed by the Community Grants Assessment Panel, which includes council staff, councillors, and community representatives.
The term for community representatives on the assessment panel hold a term for two years.
The panel reviews all grant applications to provide a recommendation to council on which projects should be funded.
Panel members are selected on their demonstrated involvement in community life and their local knowledge of the Central Highlands.
The current panel members will assess grants from Round 2 2024 – Round 1 2026.
For more information abut being a community representative on the assessment panel and to submit your nomination, visit the Have You Say, Central Highlands page or contact council on 1300 242 686.
The event assistance program supports individuals, groups, clubs and organisations seeking sponsorship or in-kind support for their events. The event must provide a community benefit and an opportunity for people in the region to gather, celebrate and participate. Applicants can apply for up to $10,000 of combined cash and in-kind funding.
Please download the Community Support Program information booklet or see below for more information about the categories
If the date of the event is between 1 July and 30 September 2023, an application must be submitted during the Interim Round.
If the date of the event is between Sunday 1 October 2023 and Sunday 31 December 2023, an application must be submitted during Round 1.
If the date of the event is between Monday 1 January 2024 and Sunday 31 March 2024, an application must be submitted during Round 1 or Round 2.
If the date of the event is between Monday 1 April 2024 and Sunday 30 June 2024, an application must be submitted during Round 1, 2 or 3.
If the date of the event is between Monday 1 July 2024 and Monday 30 September 2024, an application must be submitted during Round 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Opening Date | 01 July 2023 |
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Closing Date | 31 July 2023 |
Assessment Date | 15 August 2023 |
Outcome Date | 1 September 2023 |
Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC) provide the Central Highlands Grant Finder to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals. Visit the GrantGuru website for more.
For information about State Government funding opportunities head to the Queensland Government website
Budget Direct offers sponsorship grants of between $1000 and $5000 for community projects each quarter. For details visit Budget Direct.