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
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.
This year’s meeting is October 9-10, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland. A Tribal Health Funders Workshop will be held prior to the meeting on October 8, 2025. Registration will open later in 2025.
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.
