November 9 – 11, 2026 | Arlington, VA
Regardless of the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections, the landscape of health policy in the United States will be shaped by recent political realities—and the stakes could not be higher. Threats to Medicaid, SNAP, and the broader safety net, rising challenges to democratic institutions, and a public health infrastructure under strain make improving health outcomes more difficult and more urgent than ever. Philanthropy has a critical role to play in supporting communities and charting a path forward that alters systems and policies to ensure that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to achieve their highest level of health.
The 2026 Grantmakers In Health (GIH) Health Policy Exchange will provide space to assess the post-election environment, identify where investment and action are most urgently needed, and explore ways health funders can mobilize to advance health and well-being for all at the federal, state, and local levels.
Upcoming Convenings
2026 Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership Meeting
Grantmakers In Health (GIH), the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, the National Rural Health Association, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office of Rural Health are excited to announce the 2026 Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership Meeting: September 23 – 25, 2026 at the Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriot HQ. Registration link, meeting agenda, and information about lodging will be shared at a later date. For general questions about the Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership (RHPP) Meeting, please contact us at ruralhealthphil@hrsa.gov. If you are interested in being on the planning committee for the RHPP meeting, please email Alexa Ofori at aofori@hrsa.gov by Friday, March 20.
Past Convenings
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in New Mexico
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in New Mexico was held on October 30, 2014 in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.
2015 GIH Annual Conference: Call for Sessions
Pathways to Health One of the most exciting things about working in health philanthropy today is witnessing the plethora of strategies that health funders have at their disposal. Most grantmakers share a similar vision: for individuals, families, and communities to achieve health, resilience, healing, and well-being. But there are many routes to that destination. By…
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in Texas
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in Texas was held on June 3, 2014 in Austin, Texas.
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in New York
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in New York was held on May 20, 2014 in New York, New York.
Creating an Integrated Child Health System Using a Population Health Perspective
Creating an Integrated Child Health System Using a Population Health Perspective was held on April 29, 2014 in Washington, D.C.
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in Maryland
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children was held on January 14, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Exploring the San Joaquin Valley: A Land of Change and Promise
Exploring the San Joaquin Valley: A Land of Change and Promise, a learning tour, was held from December 4-6, 2013 in Fresno, California.
Upcoming Events
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