Since 2012, the Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership meeting has explored how combined efforts might produce better health outcomes for rural communities.
The Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership Meeting is a joint effort of the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), Grantmakers in Health (GIH), the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Rural Health (CDC ORH) to provide an annual forum for philanthropies, federal staff, and select rural health partners to explore emerging rural health issues and opportunities to enhance health in rural America.
Photos from the October 2025 and 2026 meetings
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Take-Aways from the 2026 Philanthropy Partnership Meeting
On Thursday, September 24, the Annual Meeting of the Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership kicked off in downtown Bethesda, MD. Selected highlights from the convening’s first day setting the stage for a full day of sessions and networking opportunities centered on how collaboration can build on progress already underway in rural and tribal communities, including rural health transformation efforts.
The Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership meeting is an annual fall event open to any philanthropy with an interest in rural. Our recent meeting agendas and materials are available below for review and this brief 2024 video of participants highlights the benefits of attending this meeting and working together to make a difference in rural communities.
Join the Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership
Foundations and trusts working on rural health issues are welcome to join the Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership.
Prior Conferences
Learn more about our prior annual conferences, watch plenary videos, explore meeting highlights, and access related resources and materials.
