Griffin Trust for Excellence in Poetry

Griffin Poetry Prize

Deadline: 
June 20, 2025
Cash Prize: 
$90,479

A prize of $130,000 Canadian (approximately $90,479) is given annually for a poetry collection written in or translated into English by a living poet or translator from anywhere in the world and published during the previous year. Finalists receive $10,000 Canadian (approximately $6,960) each for their participation in the shortlisted authors event to be held in Toronto in June. Should the prize-winning book be a translation, 60 percent of the prize is awarded to the translator and 40 percent to the poet. Publishers may submit four copies of a book of at least 48 pages in length published between January 1 and June 30 by June 20. The deadline to submit books published during the second half of the year is December 19. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for the required entry form and complete guidelines.

Griffin Trust for Excellence in Poetry, Griffin Poetry Prize, 363 Parkridge Crescent, Oakville, ON L6M 1A8, Canada. (905) 618-0420. Ruth Smith, Executive Director. 


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