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Eastern Kentucky Relocation Incentive Program

$5,000

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Eastern Kentucky Relocation Incentive Program

Eastern Kentucky Relocation Incentive Program

Program Details:

  • The Eastern Kentucky program offers $5,000 to help with relocation. Use it for packing, moving, or any other costs related to getting started in Eastern Kentucky.
  • Tailored welcome package worth $250 with a range of activities and events for your specific interests.
  • Spouse bonus of $2,500 for a spouse who moves with you and will work locally in the education or healthcare fields.

About EKY Remote

Thanks to support from the Kentucky General Assembly and Kentucky Power, Shaping Our Appalachian Region is inviting remote workers to discover unexpected adventures in our distinctive, friendly, and affordable region.

Eastern Kentucky is a paradise for outdoor living, a burgeoning entrepreneurship and innovation hub, and a growing cultural hot spot. Our region offers a lot of bang for your buck, too.

If you’re tired of city living, expensive rent and mortgages, and office commutes, EKY Remote is the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll be making a tangible difference in a region overflowing with remote work opportunities, natural beauty, and some of the friendliest people in the country.

The shared values of faith, grit, empathy, and selflessness embody the spirit of Appalachia and are perfect for remote workers and their families looking for their next home.


Explore Communities Across Eastern Kentucky

You've learned about the program. Now explore communities across Eastern Kentucky to find the place that best fits your lifestyle, priorities, and goals.

On the Kentucky page you'll find:

  • LookyLOO Reviews of Kentucky Cities
  • Neighborhood Guides
  • Local Reviews
  • Schools
  • Lifestyle
  • Save Cities to Your Movebook

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