Vermont Will Pay You $10,000 to Move There and Work Remotely

$10,000 is a sizeable chunk of change, but there’s one major catch. Those who are self-employed or run their own business aren’t eligible for this one. The same goes for non-US residents. All recipients of the grant must be full-time employees on payroll who receive a W-2 from their employer.

If you fit the criteria, act quickly once applications open on January 1, because the total budget for the grant is only $125,000. Additionally, don’t plan on using the $10,000 to cover your moving expenses, as the grant is only available to applicants after they move, as a reimbursement paid over two years.

If Vermont doesn’t float your boat, Tulsa, Oklahoma might just do the trick. As part of a new initiative, the city of Tulsa is offering $10,000 in grants and other benefits to those who move there and work remotely for a year. Tulsa Remote, funded by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, encourages those with full-time remote employment, or who are self-employed, to relocate to Tulsa to develop their business.

Each $10,000 grant will be administered over the course of the year, with $2,500 for relocation expenses, followed by $500 monthly stipends, and a final $1,500 at the end of the 12-month period. To be eligible for this program, participants must provide proof of employment, be 18 years old or more, and work for a business that is based outside of Tulsa County or be self-employed outside of Tulsa County. Applicants will undergo an online interview with a potential in-person interview, as well. The first group of remote workers will arrive this coming spring, and applications can be filled out here.

H/T: Fast Company