Make your move worthwhile. Cities and states are offering incentives, cash, amenities and other benefits when you relocate.

Programs - Apply Today to Access Benefits When You Move

We're inviting job-seekers to make their home in Northwest Kansas! 

This program exists to help you find local employment, offset some of your move costs with $5,000 cash, and provide support as you settle into the community. In addition to the region's centralized job board, participants will receive support from the program in their employment search. We can't wait to meet you!

Please note: Our local program owners are not recruiters. You do not need to send your resume directly to them. Rather, utilize the job board below and begin applying to positions that fit your skills. They can then help you get connected to the community further, potentially reach out to a local employer and let them know you applied, and pointing you toward any other local resources to support your job search.


Welcome home. Whether you’re new to the region, or a native starting a journey in familiar surroundings, Northwest Kansas is the perfect place to plant your roots. With cost of living nearly 13 percent lower than the national average, you not only have the ability to establish the home you’ve always wanted, but to create the life you’ve longed to live.


Wide open spaces means there’s plenty of room to spread your wings to fly. An expansive horizon beckons you to explore and enjoy outdoor ventures where the sun shines more than 250 days a year. Entertainment and cultural activities await at venues and communities throughout our 26-county region.


With a range of vibrant businesses, industries and agriculture to keep the economy humming, it’s no wonder working professionals find the perfect balance of career and convenience on the High Plains. Commutes are short, opportunities are long and the only thing that will limit you is your imagination. It’s time to realize your dreams in the place you love.

This regional program includes Cheyenne County, Cloud County, Decatur County, Ellis County*, Ellsworth County, Gove County, Graham County, Jewell County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Mitchell County, Norton County, Osborne County, Ottawa County, Phillips County, Rawlins County, Republic County, Rooks County, Russell County, Sheridan County, Sherman County, Smith County, Saline County*, Thomas County, Trego County, and Wallace County.

*Please note: You can work in Salina or Hays, KS, but you must live elsewhere in Saline or Ellis County. Please reach out if you have further questions.

Join a thriving region with many employers across a variety of industries offering competitive pay, bonuses, and career growth. Enjoy work-life balance, affordable living, beautiful parks, and a family-friendly atmosphere in the Northwest Kansas region, with ample opportunities for professional development and a rewarding lifestyle.

Oakley

Build Your Career and Your Life in Northwest Kansas

Career support and connections: Northwest Kansas is a great place to grow your career. While we don’t place applicants in jobs, we can help you navigate the local landscape and connect with employers and resources.

Plainville

Free land is just plain great for those adventurous movers that are looking to get away.  Located right between Kansas City and Denver, Plainville is offering a free lot to new residents that build a house in the region.  Camp and fish at Plainville Lake, or visit the shops and small businesses of Main Street.  

Osborne

The best of both worlds awaits remote workers in small town Osborne, Kansas. The city is equipped with fiber - so while your day to day pace might slow down, rest assured your internet speed will not. Osborne offers you free land for the construction of your own home on the western side of the city, in what's referred to as the Sunset Addition. Every modern amenity meets the serene and breathtaking scenery of the Blue Hills in Osborne. In fact, bring your bike with you to enjoy the winding bike trails along the Solomon River. 

Move to Osborne

Verify your application and eligibility by uploading a 

. Learn more about the community by connecting with a community champion.

You're waiting for a formal offer from the community. In the meantime, 

You have been selected to formally join the program! Review your offer details and 

. Keep us posted on your progress. And if you need a hand, we’re here to connect you with helpful resources.

 or connect with the program owner about receiving your program benefits.

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