# [Activate investment](https://partnersrural.org/activate)

> The opportunity in rural America.

- **Share of the U.S. population that is rural:** One in seven people
- **Concentration of rural-based grantmaking:** 13 States
  - Half of all rural-based grantmaking organizations are concentrated in just 13 states, leaving large portions of rural America with limited access to philanthropic resources.
- **Venture capital reaching rural entrepreneurs:** Less than 1%
  - Rural entrepreneurs capture less than 1% of venture capital funding, leaving local businesses — and the job opportunities they create for young people — undercapitalized.
- **National foundation grants from rural-based organizations:** 2% of Grants
  - Just over two percent of national foundation grants come from rural-based organizations, despite rural America representing one in seven people in the country.

## Actions

- [Connect With Us](https://partnersrural.org/connect)

## The opportunity in rural America

Rural America represents one in seven people in this country, and the potential within these communities is extraordinary. Yet rural places consistently receive less funding and fewer resources than they need to build opportunities for their young people. Partners for Rural Impact is working alongside rural communities to change that.

## Partner with us

We work alongside corporations, philanthropies, and public partners committed to rural communities. Let's explore how we can build opportunity together.

## Related

- [Our Partners](https://partnersrural.org/resources/partners)
- [Impact](https://partnersrural.org/impact)