The Regional Arts Fund is an ongoing program that provides approximately $3.6 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.
Important Resources
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How to apply
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Health Workforce Locator
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Past RAF recipients
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Frequently asked questions
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If you are successful
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Regional Arts Fund Application Resources (pdf)
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RAF Guidance Materials (pdf)
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Eligibility (pdf)
Streams
RAF Quick Response Grants
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
The Project Grants stream supports applications which benefit the community, increase access and participation, and/or provide direct benefits to artists/arts workers.
Cultural Tourism Accelerator Program
This is a once-off $5 million targeted measure announced by the Australian Government to increase tourism visitation in regional, rural and remote communities across Australia by providing financial support for arts and cultural activity.
Latest News
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Media Release: Successful Cultural Tourism Grants Announced for Queensland
58 regional Queensland arts companies are sharing a total of 65 Cultural Tourism Accelerator grants between April and October 2022 worth almost $600,000, funded by the Australian Government.
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.