Bolsas de Viagem da Music BC

Music BC’s Domestic & International Travel Grants provide financial assistance to British Columbia‑based musicians and music‑related businesses to undertake travel for showcasing, touring or business development. The 2026/27 intake opens on 1 October 2026 and closes on 8 January 2027 5:00 pm PST (Intake #1). A second intake runs 4 March 2027 – 7 May 2027. Grants cover up to 75 % of eligible expenses, less GST/HST, with maximum amounts of CAD 2,500 for domestic showcases, CAD 5,000 for international showcases, CAD 5,000 for domestic tours and CAD 7,500 for international tours. Eligible costs include travel, accommodation (up to $350 per night), per‑diems, performance fees, equipment rentals and marketing. Applicants must be B.C. residents (or B.C.‑registered businesses) and provide proof of residency. Artists must submit original Canadian recordings, have a minimum of seven paid shows for tours, and cannot have outstanding final reports from previous grants. Applications are submitted online via Music BC’s website; no application fee is required. Successful recipients receive a contractual agreement and 75 % of the award is released after a final report. The program is funded by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.

Financial support covering up to 75 % of eligible travel expenses, including airfare, ground travel, accommodation (up to $350/night), per‑diems, performance fees, equipment rentals and marketing costs.

Applicants must be B.C.‑based artists or B.C.‑registered businesses; artists must have original Canadian recordings; tours require a minimum of 7 paid shows; only one application per applicant per deadline (max two including business grant); no outstanding reports from previous grants; residency proof may be requested.