Introduction

The Tulsa Remote Program is a relocation incentive run by the George Kaiser Family Foundation that pays remote workers and self-employed individuals $10,000 in grants and a monthly stipend to move to Tulsa, Oklahoma for at least 12 months. The program also includes office space access and community perks. Acceptance is competitive — the program accepts roughly 3% of applicants.

What is the Tulsa Remote Program?

The Tulsa Remote Program is a recruitment initiative founded by the George Kaiser Family Foundation designed to attract remote workers and self-employed professionals to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Approved participants receive $10,000 — split between a relocation grant and a monthly living stipend — along with access to coworking space and a local community network, in exchange for committing to live in Tulsa for at least 12 months.

Since launching in 2018, the program has brought over 2,000 remote workers and entrepreneurs to the city and contributed an estimated $62 million to the local economy. It's one of the more established place-based incentive programs in the country, and the $10,000 figure is a real cash benefit — not a tax credit or a reimbursement you have to chase down.

Does Tulsa Remote have a minimum income requirement?

The Tulsa Remote Program matters to remote workers and self-employed entrepreneurs because it converts a relocation decision into a funded opportunity. Most people who move cities absorb the cost themselves. This program offsets that cost with $10,000 in direct financial support, plus infrastructure — coworking space, a peer network, and community programming — that can be hard to build from scratch in a new city.

For entrepreneurs who are already location-independent, Tulsa offers a lower cost of living than most major metros, which means the $10,000 goes further than it would in a city like San Francisco or New York. The program has also created nearly 200 new full-time jobs and supports another 592 jobs in Tulsa — which signals a real business community forming around it, not just a one-time incentive.

How to participate in Tulsa Remote

To participate in Tulsa Remote, you need to meet the eligibility requirements, submit an application, and — if accepted — relocate to Tulsa within the timeframe the program specifies. The acceptance rate is around 3%, so the application itself deserves real attention.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for Tulsa Remote, you need to meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be 18 or older

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

  • Currently work remotely or be self-employed outside the state of Oklahoma

  • Be willing to relocate to Tulsa for a minimum of 12 months

The program does not publish a minimum income requirement. What it looks for is evidence that you can sustain remote work or self-employment — meaning your income doesn't depend on being physically present in a specific location. If you're on an H-1B visa or have recently moved to Tulsa already, you're not eligible.

What participants receive

  • $10,000 total — split between a relocation grant and a monthly living stipend paid over the first year

  • Access to a coworking space in Tulsa

  • A community network of other Tulsa Remote participants

  • Local programming and events designed to help you build roots in the city

How to apply

Applications are submitted through the Tulsa Remote website at Tulsaremote.com. The program reviews applications on a rolling basis, though cohort timing and open application windows can vary. Check the official site for current application status before applying — the program has paused and reopened intake periods in the past.

Once accepted, you have 12 months to make the move. The program is competitive enough that a strong application — one that clearly explains your remote work setup and why you're genuinely interested in Tulsa — makes a real difference.