Indigenous Regional Arts Development Fund (IRADF) 2025-2026

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Please read the following to help in completing this form:

• IRADF Guidelines 2025-26
• IRADF FAQs
• Important Information for Applicants
• Data Dictionary

For general advice on funding applications visit our Arts Acumen page or download the Funding Application Toolkit

All IRADF applications must be submitted via SmartyGrants by 4pm, Friday 24 October 2025.

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To be eligible for the Indigenous Regional Arts Development Fund (IRADF), applicants must satisfy the eligibility criteria as outlined in the guidelines.

Eligible Queensland Indigenous Councils may authorise an associated Indigenous Art Centre (IAC) (recognised by Arts Queensland) to apply for IRADF funding on their behalf. 

Such applications should include as support material a letter from the Council Chief Executive Officer, authorising the IAC to apply on their behalf.

IAC applicants must demonstrate how the proposed IRADF activity is different to existing IAC funded projects.

If you answer NO to any of the following eligibility questions you MAY be ineligible for IRADF funding.