We are pleased to announce that the Karels family is sponsoring a permanent Mike Karels Travel Fund to reduce barriers to attending BSDCan.
The 2026 Mike Karels Travel Fund grant is a reimbursement of $500 USD to three attendees for whom a little help makes the difference between attending and not attending, in exchange for a post-event blog post.
Anyone can apply but we specifically welcome members of any under-represented groups.
To qualify you must:
• Be prompt in your communication, due to tight deadlines
• Make your own travel and accommodations arrangements, and register for the conference
• Be willing to write a post about your experiences at BSDCan for our Blog
To apply, email grants@bsdcan.org with:
• Your name
• If you have attended BSDCan before
• If you have already registered for BSDCan 2026
• If you are comfortable having your name recognized as a grant recipient
• What you hope to learn or achieve at BSDCan
• What other financial support you are receiving for BSDCan
• What under-represented demographic(s) you represent, if any
2026 Travel Grant Application Deadline: May 26th
Approval date: May 29th