The Regional Arts Fund is an ongoing program that provides approximately $6 million per year to support artists and communities in regional and remote areas. The Regional Arts Fund is part of the Australian Government’s Arts and Cultural Development Program that supports participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture through developing and supporting cultural expression.
The Regional Arts Fund is managed by Regional Arts Australia on behalf of the Australian Government and administrated by Flying Arts in Queensland.
Streams
RAF Quick Response Grants – May Round Open Now
Quick Response Grants are intended to assist regional artists, arts organisations and communities to take up professional or skills development or small project opportunities.
RAF Project Grants – Round 1, 2025 Closed
The Project Grants stream supports applications which benefit the community, increase access and participation, and/or provide direct benefits to artists/arts workers.
Important Resources
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RAF Guidelines (pdf)
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How to apply
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Eligibility (pdf)
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Health Workforce Locator
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FAQs
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If you are successful
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Terms of Funding (pdf)
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RAF Application Resource Kit (pdf)
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Past Grant Recipients
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RAF Case Studies
- Flying Arts Get the Grant Webinar (YouTube link)
Looking for assistance?
Email all general RAF enquiries through to raf@flyingarts.org.au
Latest News
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$250,931.41 Announced for Arts Projects in Regional Queensland
With thanks to significant funding from the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund (RAF) Project Grants, eleven new arts projects will take place in regional and remote Queensland over the next twelve months. Flying Arts Alliance Inc. and Regional Arts Australia are pleased to announce the successful recipients of RAF Project Grants in Queensland totalling $226,706.14.
$226,706.14 Announced for Arts Projects in Regional Queensland
With thanks to significant funding from the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund (RAF) Project Grants, eleven new arts projects will take place in regional and remote Queensland over the next twelve months. Flying Arts Alliance Inc. and Regional Arts Australia are pleased to announce the successful recipients of RAF Project Grants in Queensland totalling $226,706.14.
RAF QRG Case Study: Jay Wymarra
This case study meets the following criteria to a high degree: “increase employment and professional development opportunities for, and raise the profile of, regional and remote artists.”
RAF QRG Case Study: Ampersand
This case study meets the following criteria to a high degree: “increase employment and professional development opportunities for, and raise the profile of, regional and remote artists.”
Celebrating another year of the Regional Arts Fund in Queensland!
Join us in taking a look back at 2023 and the wonderful impact the Regional Arts Fund had on regional and remote Queensland!
$236,278 Announced for Arts Projects in Regional Queensland
Eleven new arts projects will take place in regional and remote Queensland over the next twelve months. Flying Arts Alliance Inc. and Regional Arts Australia are pleased to announce the successful recipients of RAF Project Grants in Queensland totalling $236,278.
The Regional Arts Fund (RAF) is an Australian Government program designed to benefit regional and remote arts practitioners, arts workers, audiences and communities. The fund is provided through Regional Arts Australia and is administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance.
Banner Image: In and Out of Control. Joolie Gibbs, Botanical Inks and Flood Mud on 9m length Paper. 2022. Image Credit: Leeroy Todd.