RADF Individual Professional Development Grant
About the Individual Professional Development Grant
This grant provides local artist with funds to attend professional development opportunities.
Grants are capped at $1,000 for opportunities within Queensland and up to $1,500 for interstate and international travel.
This grant is open all year round to the extent of available funds.
This is an out-of-Round grant: applications can be made up to eight weeks prior to the activity start date, however complete applications must be received at least three weeks (15 business days) prior to the activity start date. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions as soon as the submission has been processed.
Please note: These grants will not provide funds for more than two people from the same group/act/organisation to attend the same event/activity and applications can be submitted no earlier than eight weeks prior to activity date’.
Who can apply?
- Individual professional artists
- emerging professional artists
- artsworkers
- cultural workers
- project coordinator
Before you apply
Applicants must read important information and discuss their project with Council's RADF Liaison Officer before submitting an application.
Read the guidelines and FAQs Email the RADF Liaison Officer*
*If you would prefer to speak to the RADF Liaison Officer, please call (07) 4032 6603
How to apply
Applications must be completed via Council's online portal.
The SmartyGrants Help Guide for Applicants and Applicant Frequently Asked Questions are available to assist you in the online application process.
Last Updated: 19 June 2026
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