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Griffin Poetry Prize

From Griffin Trust for Excellence in Poetry

DeadlineDecember 18, 2026 not confirmed - check the funder's pageConfirm the date and time on the funder's page before you apply.Closes in 37 days

Canadian Prize C$65,000 and International Prize C$130,000 for a book of poetry, plus $10,000 to each other finalist and to a first-book prize.

Amount
$10,000 to $130,000
Who can apply
Organizations not confirmed - check the funder's page
Where you must live
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Art forms
Writing
Application fee
None not confirmed - check the funder's page
Kind
Prize or award
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What is offered

Money to you

  • The winner receives C$130,000 and the other shortlisted poets each receive C$10,000.

In the funder's words, from their page, read September 27, 2026.

Eligibility

Canadian Prize: Canadian citizen or permanent resident; first-edition English poetry; no self-published books.

What to send

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Funder's page last updated September 3, 2026.

Source: https://griffinpoetryprize.com/submissions/ (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on October 18, 2026.

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