US city is giving people $10,000 to move there for a year - how to qualify
AMERICANS looking for a change of scenery have the chance to be paid for the privilege under a new project. The Tulsa Remote Program is taking applications from people who want to move to a bustlin… The Tulsa Remote Program is offering $10,000 per person to relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for a year. The project aims to foster a thriving remote work community in the city and offer support and resources to help build an active and supportive community. Successful applicants will undergo a 30-minute virtual interview and undergo a background check within two weeks of moving to Tulsa. They have 12 months to relocate and must sign a qualifying lease or purchase a qualifying home in order to qualify. The application process will also be finalised within two months.
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PACK UP US city known as ‘the world’s largest small town’ is paying people $10k to move there & it has record-breaking pizza
AMERICANS looking for a change of scenery have the chance to be paid for the privilege under a new project.
The Tulsa Remote Program is taking applications from people who want to move to a bustling city in Oklahoma and be paid for it.
"Tulsa Remote is building a fostering a thriving remote work community in Tulsa," the project's website states.
The idea is that newcomers to Tulsa are given $10,000 to help with relocation costs and are offered support and resources to join and help build an active and supportive community.
"Our mission is to attract and retain remote workers whose skills and passions make Tulsa a more diverse and vibrant place while contributing to the foundation of a more inclusive and resilient economy," Tulsa Remote states.
Applicants who have made it through the four-step program have expressed their gratitude for the project that took them to "the world's largest small town," as the city is described on Visit Tulsa.
"I can honestly say that moving to Tulsa is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made," new Tulsa resident and business owner Montana Cain said.
"I’ve grown my personal and professional networks, and I genuinely feel like I have been able to find my people."
"Tulsa Remote has truly impacted my life," CEO Shawn Gaetano added.
"It's allowed me to relocate to a new city that feels like home and checks all the boxes of things that are important to me.
"The program has helped me get involved with local initiatives and communities that I am passionate about, and discover Tulsa in its entirety.
"I certainly plan on putting roots down in Tulsa."
"Tulsa Remote opens doors not just to a city, but to a family that uplifts and empowers you," a third new resident said.
After applications have been submitted, those who are successful will be invited to a 30-minute virtual interview.
Within two weeks of the interview, an update will be issued on the status of the application and those who are successful will undergo a background check.
The fourth and final stage of the application process is moving to Tulsa and receiving your grant.
Newcomers have 12 months to relocate to Tulsa and the program will be in touch to verify you’ve signed a qualifying lease or purchased a qualifying home, and "ensure you’ve attended a new member orientation."
If you are hovering over the application button, see some of the best things Tulsa has to offer.
If you're a music lover, Tulsa will be a fantastic city to explore your passion.
The city's most famous music venue is Cain's Ballroom which has been the beating heart of Tula's music scene since 1924.
Music icons including Bob Dylan, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, and the Sex Pistols have all graced its original maple wood floors.
Meanwhile, fans of Woody Guthrie or Bob Dylan can take time out to visit two centers dedicated to the musicians in Tulsa.
If Jazz is more your thing, visit the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame.
For whatever music you are into, there is something for everyone in Tulsa.
After exploring the city's hot music scene, you can spend a quiet afternoon looking at the array of art displays on offer.
The Philbrook Museum of Art, which is found in the historic home of oil magnate Waite Phillips, includes 25 acres of beautiful gardens that are perfect for some peace and tranquility.
The art collection features over 16,000 American, Native American, and European art and objects with over 160,000 people visiting it every year.
When moving to a new place, it is always good to look up its history.
This can be done at the Greenwood Rising and The Black Wall Street History Center.
The community museum informs visitors about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre which is key to the history of the city.
Meanwhile, book lovers and film buffs might want to visit The Outsiders House Museum paying tribute to The Outsiders book by S.E. Hinton, later adapted into a movie starring Tom Cruise.
Foodies know that at the heart of every city are its eateries.
Country Bird Bakery which promises "storytelling through baked goods" will soon become a firm-favorite of newcomers to the city.
Lines form around the bakery on the days it is open and the ever-changing menu keeps customers on their toes while staples like Mom's butterscotch brownies ensure you'll always come back.
Meanwhile, Mother Road Market, a food hall featuring 20 different food concepts, means that large groups can gather and each enjoy a cuisine they love.
The Mother Road was named the Best Food Hall in 2023 by USA Today and is a great meet-up place to make new friends.
For any pizza-lovers out there, you could also become a resident of the city that officially holds the record for the world's largest pizza party.
In 2023, the University of Tulsa and Andolini's Pizzeria raised over $40,00 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation by holding a party where over 3,000 people ate pizza to set a new Guinness world record.
The event was held before a basketball game and each participant had to finish two small pieces of pizza and an eight-ounce bottle of water to set the new record.
Who knows, if you move to Tulsa you may be part of creating another world record for the city.
Meanwhile, for your late nights out, The Starlight Bar will be serving your every need with themed dance nights and weekly events including comedy, trivia, and Saturday Dance Parties.
If Tulsa doesn't take your fancy, see which tiny US county will pay you $5,000 to move there where you can have free egg delivery, lunch with the mayor, and receive a $2,500 bonus.