Griffin Trust for Excellence in Poetry

A prize of $130,000 Canadian (approximately $92,828) is given annually for a poetry collection written in or translated into English by a living international poet or translator. Additionally, a prize of $65,000 Canadian (approximately $46,414) is given annually for a poetry collection written in English by a living Canadian poet. Finalists receive $10,000 Canadian (approximately $7,141) each for their participation in the shortlisted authors event to be held in Toronto in June 2027. Should the prize-winning book be a translation, 50 percent of the prize is awarded to the translator and 50 percent to the poet. For the 2027 prize, publishers may submit four copies of a book of at least 48 pages in length published between January 1 and June 30 by June 19. The deadline to submit books published during the second half of the year is December 18. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for the required entry form and complete guidelines.