Creating a Movement: Inspiring Innovation in Rural America
We are excited to announce that the theme for the 2026 Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership (RHPP) meeting is “Creating a Movement: Inspiring Innovation in Rural America.” Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, President of the National Academy of Medicine, will deliver this year’s keynote address, highlighting broadening interest in rural health issues and unique opportunities offered by strategic public-private partnerships. The RHPP meeting will explore how collaboration can build on progress already underway in rural and tribal communities, including rural health transformation efforts. Through a series of panel discussions, participants will share promising approaches, funding strategies, and real-world examples of innovation that are strengthening local economies, expanding opportunity, and improving quality of life. Attendees will also have dedicated opportunities to engage with federal funders and space to build new connections and inspire coordinated action to build a sustainable movement for rural innovation across America.
September 24 – 25, 2026
Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriot HQ
7707 Woodmont Ave
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Registration
Registration will initially be limited to representatives from philanthropic organizations before opening to other groups, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your participation.
Lodging
To book your lodging accommodations, please use the link to make your hotel reservation in the room block at the Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ (7707 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814): 2026 Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership Meeting Hotel Reservation Link. The room block rate is $299/night plus taxes, and it is offered for reservation dates within the dates of Tuesday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 26th.
The deadline to book is Tuesday, September 1st or when the room block sells out, whichever comes first. Please note that the meeting will begin at 9am on Thursday, September 24th and end at 12pm on Friday, September 25th.
Learn from Previous RHPP meetings
We encourage you to visit the page for information on this year’s meeting, previous meetings, to learn about how philanthropies and rural communities can work together to help improve rural health.