A New Beginning in a New Place
Some communities offer financial help to people who move there.
Many incentive programs require an existing full-time remote job or qualifying self-employment. Others require you to secure a local job. Most require a move from outside the area. Amounts, eligibility and application windows change; confirm details with the program before making moving plans.
Status last reviewed: October 12, 2026. An application link does not guarantee funding, acceptance or immediate availability. Cash amounts and package values are different.
A $10,000 incentive for qualifying remote workers. Applicants must have full-time remote employment outside Oklahoma, have lived outside Oklahoma for a full year, and move to Tulsa within 12 months of approval. Housing and residency requirements apply; payment starts after qualifying arrival and verification.
Up to $12,000 paid over 24 months, plus an outdoor recreation package and coworking support. The flagship program requires qualifying full-time remote employment with an employer outside West Virginia, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency, and approved relocation to a featured community. Two years of residency are required for the full incentive.
The current listing advertises $5,000 cash and a possible $2,500 partner bonus for a qualifying local education or healthcare job. It requires full-time remote work or qualifying self-employment, at least $70,000 annual income, residence outside Kentucky and relocation within six months. Additional county-specific benefits have separate conditions.
The job-seeker track lists $1,000 relocation or financial support. Applicants must secure new full-time employment earning at least $50,000 annually in Michigan, currently live outside Detroit and relocate to the city within six months. A separate remote-worker track has its own requirements.
The in-person jobs program lists $5,000 cash for relocation. Its eligibility section specifies at least $70,000 annual income, residence at least 70 miles outside the region and a move to Scott or Morgan County within six months. Confirm qualifying employment and documentation with the program before committing.
The local-jobs track lists a $5,000 cash stipend. It requires at least $20,000 in current employment and new full-time work earning at least $50,000 annually in or near Mercer County; remote, gig and self-employed workers do not qualify for this track. The separate remote-worker listing currently also shows an application route. Confirm funding and payment timing directly; NJS has not verified reports of payment delays.
The current regional listing offers coworking passes, memberships, experiences and a moving-service discount. Its advertised package value is not a cash grant. It requires qualifying remote work or self-employment, at least $50,000 annual income, residence outside Indiana and relocation to an eligible county within six months. The older $2,500 cash and free-parking description is not shown in this listing.
Current program guidance requires qualifying employment with a Shawnee County employer. Incentive amounts and payment timing depend on the employer and position; funding is not guaranteed. Older remote-worker pages describe different terms, so NJS does not present those amounts as a current offer. Ask about the employer-match and transitioning-military options before relocating.
Both remote and job-seeker listings are marked waitlisted. The job-seeker page lists $5,000 cash, but applicants must meet its current-employment requirement and secure full-time Wayne County work paying at least $55,000 annually. Do not assume immediate availability.
The program listing is marked Application Closed. Its historical package should not be treated as currently available. Check the sponsor’s listing for reopening information.
Browse the directory for additional programs, including local-job tracks. Check each program’s cash benefit, conditions and current status.
View Current Programs ↗You still have options. Moving usually requires money up front, and some incentives are paid only after arrival or employment milestones. Plan around confirmed funds and a realistic job search.
Use the Detroit, Mercer County, Jacksonville and Choose Topeka links above. Richmond’s job-seeker track exists but is waitlisted. These tracks still have income, employment and residency requirements; being unemployed alone does not establish eligibility.
Ask whether a job offer includes relocation support before accepting. Request written details about covered expenses, payment timing and repayment obligations. Some federal announcements specify whether relocation expenses are authorized.
Ask about available job referrals, training and supportive services, and whether any eligible assistance can address job-search or moving-related expenses. Availability varies; American Job Centers do not universally fund relocation.
Ascend Heroes includes remote-work and local-employment paths for eligible veterans; qualified job seekers may receive conditional acceptance and job-placement assistance. Choose Topeka also provides information for transitioning military members. Check each program’s specific conditions.
Source record: linked program websites and community-sponsored MakeMyMove listings, reviewed October 12, 2026. NJS is an independent resource directory and does not administer these programs or guarantee eligibility, funding or approval. Confirm all details directly with each program.