Help us create impact and drive change for everyday Australians.

Support high-potential applicants

Every year we receive a flood of applications for our Australian Rural Leadership Program. Not all are eligible in line with our sponsors' scholarship criteria, though. Your donation goes towards Open Scholarships, which sponsors people from non-traditional rural industries, like the arts.

Support industry growth

Not all industries have the means or capacity to invest in leadership development. And usually? These are the industries that need it most. The donations we receive support emerging and struggling industries to build leadership capacity, and help them gain momentum.

Make an impact in high-need areas

Support the regions in Australia that need that additional leadership capacity to rebuild and recover. Make a contribution to communities in rural, regional, and remote Australia who seriously need support.

Help ARLF make a difference

Your donations support our organisation and the industries and communities we're working hard to support. You can feel good, knowing you're helping us make a difference.

Be the change Australia needs

Drive change and create a real impact in the lives of everyday Australians. Our ad-hoc donations help sponsor places in our programs for those who have real potential, but don’t meet the program sponsors’ guidelines. It means your donation will have an immediate and significant impact on our nation’s resources.

Your donation makes a big difference.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on the generous support of those who understand the impact we’re creating. The private sector, government, philanthropic organisations, and our alumni are welcome to offer donations and help us drive the power of our excellent programs.

Two powerful legacies, one gift of leadership

The Bruce Simpson Rural Scholarship Fund and the Matilda Ferguson TRAIL Scholarships have yielded three very special ARLF scholarships to be awarded in 2026.With your continued generosity we can…
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Keep moving forward

Hi, I’m Graham Smith, formerly a Program Manager at the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) and currently an Honorary Fellow of the Foundation. The seven years I worked at…

Significant scholarship launched to develop rural leaders

A major scholarship fund that has already generated half a million dollars has been launched to develop exceptional leaders to serve their region. As our regions navigate complex challenges…

Ready to donate?

How you make your donation is up to you! Support us with a one-off donation, or donate to us regularly. Make your one-off donation here online, call us during business hours, or become a regular giver through monthly donations.

All donations over $2.00 are tax deductable and we also welcome bequests. ​