Entry fee support helps smaller Canadian magazines put their best work forward.
Support for your first two entries
For magazines with annual revenue of $200,000 or less.
The rebate covers one early-bird entry fee.
For magazines with annual revenue of $200,000 or less.
The rebate covers one early-bird entry fee.
What you receive
Eligible magazines receive a second entry free at the early-bird rate. The rebate applies only to the first two entries.
If you submit at the regular rate, the rebate is still calculated at the early-bird rate.
Funding is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply early.
Who qualifies
- Your magazine’s annual revenue is $200,000 or less.
- Annual revenue includes all operating revenue, grants, subsidies and funding from foundations, associations or corporations.
- You are submitting on behalf of a magazine. Individual freelancers should use the Freelancer Support Fund.
- Your magazine meets the NMAF’s Rules & Eligibility.
How to apply
- Submit your entries to the National Magazine Awards during the entry period: December 1, 2026–January 18, 2027.
- At the payment stage, select Small Magazine.
- If eligible, you will receive an invoice by email reflecting the rebate.
Conditions
The NMAF reserves the right to deny the rebate to applicants who do not comply with the rules.
Questions about your application? Contact staff@magazine-awards.com.