Build Your Life in Jacksonville, Illinois (Remote Program)
Get $5,000 cash and a stack of small-town perks for planting roots in central Illinois.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Jacksonville Regional EDC pays $5,000 cash plus local perks (package valued up to $9,000) to remote or priority-sector workers who move to Morgan or Scott County, Illinois.
Dream spread
Get $5,000 cash and a stack of small-town perks for planting roots in central Illinois.
Relocation reality check
The $5,000 cash is paid only after one year of residency; you must earn at least $70,000 and currently live 70+ miles away. Most of the $9,000 headline is in-kind perks.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansCheck: Income of USD 70,000/year
Minimum income of USD 70,000 per year.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
18+, earn at least $70,000/yr, live 70+ miles outside the region, relocate to Scott or Morgan County within 6 months; remote workers eligible, local jobs in manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, legal or accounting prioritised.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of USD 70,000/year
BlockerMinimum income of USD 70,000 per year. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
The long game
If United States becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
United States · residency → PR → citizenship
Curated- Y0ArriveYear zero
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- $5,000 – $9,000Conditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Income requirement
- $70,000 per year≈ USD 5,833/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)
- Duration
- 12 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇺🇸 United States. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/SameGrassButGreener
The sub for relocating within the US — city-vs-city threads.
- r/Tulsa
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“$5,000 cash for relocation”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
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