What are Project Grants?
Project Grants provide major funding for high-quality arts projects benefiting regional or remote artists, arts workers, audiences, and communities.
The focus of the project could include any area of creative practice, multiple art forms, or cross-disciplinary practice.
Upcoming Project Grant Rounds
Round 1 2026 – CLOSED
For projects commencing on or after: 1 July 2026
Amount: Up to $30,000
Opens: 9:00am 2 February 2026
Closes: 11:59pm 13 March 2026
We recommend all applicants speak with Flying Arts Alliance’s RAF Program manager before applying. Email raf@flyingarts.org.au to organise a time.
To preview the Application Form, you can download a PDF copy of Round 2, 2024. Future rounds will have a similar application and will be available when the round opens.
Project Grant Round Timing 2026
| Round | Grant Round Opens | Grant Round Closes | Notification of Outcome | Earliest Project Start Date* |
| Round 1 2026 | 9am Monday, February 2, 2026 | Midnight Friday, March 13, 2026 | Approximately 3 months after the closing date | July 1, 2026 |
| Round 2 2026 | to be announced | to be announced | to be announced | to be announced |
Grants are assessed by independent assessors who are industry professionals external to the Flying Arts Alliance core staff, and the determination of funding resides with them. Flying Arts is happy to facilitate feedback provided by assessors to help applicants with future applications.
Who is this grant for?
Regional artists, arts organisations and communities.
MMM Indicator: Regional Arts Fund funding cannot principally benefit an applicant from a location classified as MM 1. To check if you are from an eligible regional location in Queensland (MM2-7), visit the Health Workforce Locator at www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/health-workforce-locator
Eligibility
See our How to Apply page or the Grant Guidelines for full eligibility criteria.
Please ensure all details are accurate prior to submission, including matching ABN details to your primary applicant’s address.
How much can I apply for?
Funding for up to $30,000 is available through this grant program. There is no minimum amount. Funding is available through annual or multi-year agreements, subject to available funds.
We highly encourage you to speak with a RAF Officer if you are applying for an amount greater than $20,000 as a large funding request may be unachievable where round funds are limited.
What can I use the money for?
Regional Arts Fund grant funds may be used toward the cost of producing the project including but not limited to:
- artist fees (artists should be appropriately paid)
- travel costs (including international)
- materials
- venue hire
- equipment hire
- insurance
- project administrative costs
- disability access costs
Purchase of assets up to $5,000 will only be considered where it is demonstrated to be more cost effective than hire. You can only spend grant funds on eligible grant activities as defined in the grant details in your grant agreement.
Looking for Assistance?
Email all general RAF enquiries through to raf@flyingarts.org.au
We are committed to ensuring that all enquiries are responded to in an appropriate, timely, and professional manner. Due to the volume of applications and the need to respond to each applicants individual needs please email your enquiry first and we will endeavour to reply to your email as soon as possible.
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 managed through Regional Arts Australia and is administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance.