Radically Rural, a grassroots movement based in Keene, New Hampshire, is once again opening its doors—and rolling out the welcome mat—for rural changemakers from across the country. This vibrant summit, taking place October 7–9, 2025, brings together hundreds of innovative, passionate people for three days of memorable sessions, local food, and a true small-town New England experience.
To make the event as accessible as possible, Radically Rural uses a sliding-scale ticket system, offered on the honor system. This approach ensures that cost is not a barrier for those who wish to attend, while also sustaining the event for future years. Free and reduced-price tickets are limited, so attendees are encouraged to select the ticket tier that best fits their situation.
In addition to this, we’re thrilled to share that the Knight Foundation is once again providing financial support for rural journalists to attend the summit. This funding will cover registration, travel, lodging, and meals—removing financial barriers for those reporting from and serving rural communities. The Radically Rural Summit, now in its 8th year, is a powerful opportunity to connect with fellow rural journalists and exchange ideas that support the sustainability and impact of rural news organizations.
If you or someone in your network is interested in receiving this support, we encourage you to apply by Monday, May 5 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Link to application
If you have questions, please contact Jack Rooney, jrooney@keenesentinel.com, or Emily Lytle, lytle@rjionline.org, co-leaders of the Community Journalism track.