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 will co-host the 2025 Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership Meeting, Enhancing Rural Health Across Lifespan through Collaboration and Partnership, welcoming foundations, federal entities, and other partners to discuss how our combined efforts might produce better health outcomes for rural communities. This year’s meeting is October 9-10, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland.
We plan to spotlight creative partnerships and community-based efforts that touch on rural health challenges and opportunities across the full lifespan of rural residents, while highlighting foundational federal programs that align with the theme. Meeting sessions will feature initiatives on aging and end of life services, highlight early childhood programming, discuss ways to support rural families, and explore the impact of the Older Americans Act on rural communities.
This yearly meeting is intended for foundations, corporate giving programs, and individual donors who have activities or programs dedicated to rural health care. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with one another, share ideas, and discuss how combined efforts can produce better outcomes for rural communities. Participants will hear from speakers from government agencies and rural health leaders, network with peers, and learn about ongoing engagements occurring throughout rural America.
Before the meeting, you are invited to attend the Tribal Health Funders Workshop. This event will take place the afternoon of October 8th, 2025, at the Marriott HQ Hotel in Bethesda, Maryland and will precede the Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership Meeting (October 9-10). The purpose of this workshop is to improve our understanding of tribal health issues and identify ways to enhance partnerships to support Tribal Nations and Native-led work.
Registration and Draft Agendas
- Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership Registration
- Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership DRAFT Agenda
- Tribal Health Funders Workshop Registration
- Tribal Health Funders Workshop DRAFT Agenda
Please click here to make your hotel reservation in the room block at the Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ. The room block rate is $299/night plus taxes, and it is offered for reservation dates within the dates of Tuesday, October 7th and Saturday, October 11th. The deadline to book is Wednesday, September 17th or when the room block sells out, whichever comes first.
About the Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership
The Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership 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.
The partnership is open to any philanthropy with an interest in rural populations. Please contact ruralhealthphil@hrsa.gov for more information on joining. A list of participating foundations and trusts is available.
