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What are Quick Response Grants?

Quick Response Grants aim to support small arts or cultural projects that cannot be funded by other means because of their nature or timing. For example, you may wish to attend a workshop or complete a project within a certain time frame and cannot access appropriate funding through any other means.

Please note that Quick Response Grants are competitive, and as part of your application you will need to detail why your project cannot be funded through other means.

This type of grant would also suit individual professional development.

2026 Quick Response Rounds

Quick Response Grants are open 10 times each year during February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. 

NOW OPEN – April Round 2026

For projects commencing from: 14 May 2026* (2 to 12 weeks after the round’s closing date i.e for projects commencing May 14 – 23 July 2026 and can last for up to one year from start date).
Amount: Up to $3,000 for Individuals and $5,000 for Organisations
Opens: 9:00am 1 April 2026
Closes: 11:59pm 30 April 2026

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Quick Response Grant 2026 Timing

RoundGrant Round OpensGrant Round ClosesNotification of OutcomeEarliest and Latest Project or Project Component Start Dates* Project can last up for 1 year from project start date
February9am, February 1, 2026Midnight, February 28, 20265pm, March 6, 2026March 14 – 23 May, 2026
March9am, March 1, 2026Midnight, March 31, 20265pm, April 9, 2026April 14 – 23 June, 2026
April9am, April 1, 2026Midnight, April 30, 20265pm, May 8, 2026May 14 – 23 July, 2026
May9am, May 1, 2026Midnight, May 31, 20265pm, June 5, 2026June 14 – 23 August, 2026
June9am, June 1, 2026Midnight, June 30, 20265pm, July 7, 2026July 14 – 22 September, 2026
July9am, July 1, 2026Midnight, July 31, 20265pm, August 7, 2026August 14 – 23 October, 2026
August9am, August 1, 2026Midnight, August 31, 20265pm, September 7, 2026September 14 – 23 November, 2026
September9am, September 1, 2026Midnight, September 30, 20265pm, October 8, 2026October 14 – 23 December, 2026
October9am, October 1, 2026Midnight, October 31, 20265pm, November 6, 2026November 14 – 23 January, 2026
November9am, November 1, 2026Midnight, November 30, 20265pm, December 7, 2026December 14 – 22 February, 2026

*there are no QRG rounds in December or January

The Quick Response Grant outcome and turnaround is within 5 business days and there is minimal time to clarify eligibility with applicants on the closure of the round. Please ensure all details are accurate prior to submission, including matching ABN details to your primary applicant’s address, and your project component start date (2-12 weeks after the grant round closes).

All grants are assessed by independent assessors (industry professionals) external to Flying Arts Alliance core staff and determination to funding is theirs to make. Flying Arts Alliance is happy to facilitate feedback provided by assessors to help applicants with their future applications.

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

Addressing Immediate Need

How often is this grant available?

As of 1 July 2021, Quick Response Grants will be administered as a competitive round open on the first day of each month from February to November.

Please note that former rules whereby applications were assessed in the order they were submitted (in a rolling format) no longer apply.

Read the announcement

Who is this grant for?

Regional artists, arts organisations and communities.

Eligibility

See our How to Apply page or the Grant Guidelines for full eligibility criteria.

How much can I apply for?

Funding applications for up to $3,000 for individuals and up to $5,000 for organisations are available through this grant program. There is no minimum amount.

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 provided through Regional Arts Australia and is administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance.