The purpose of the Arts Development Fund is to support the Gold Coast's creative community by fostering professional pathways, skills development outcomes and to provide community benefit that contributes to the city's vibrant lifestyle.

This program is a rolling grant stream that receives applications throughout the year (or until funds are fully expended) to support individuals, organisations and collectives seeking funds towards professional development opportunities.

Professional development opportunities grow your skills and practice and build your career. For example, structured mentorships, residencies, secondments, conferences, workshops, and training.

Eligible opportunities to participate in professional development activity will come from recognised peak body organisations or arts and cultural experts with recognised professional standing

Applications will be assessed and determined within 4 weeks of being received.

Who can apply?

• Individuals /collectives who are Gold Coast residents, organisations based on the Gold Coast OR those seeking funding for projects that demonstrate significant outcomes on the Gold Coast and/or benefits for the Gold Coast community. Applicants who are not residents on the Gold Coast must provide evidence of local community benefit in the application and outline significant outcomes to the Gold Coast 
• Professional Development grant stream applicants must be Gold Coast residents 
• applicants must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) in the name of the applicant 
• individual applicants/collectives must be Australian citizens or permanent residents 
• applicants must be, or engage, practicing artists or arts professionals

• Email: communitygrants@goldcoast.qld.gov.au