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Governor General’s Literary Awards
Literary awards for outstanding Canadian books
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Governor General’s Literary Awards recognize outstanding Canadian books in seven categories, in English and French. Winning books receive $25,000, finalists receive $1,000 per book, and publishers of winning books receive a $3,000 grant.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Publication and nomination of eligible literary books.
- Participation in the annual literary awards competition.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Authors and publishers of eligible English- or French-language books.
Eligible expenses
- Publication-related award funding for winning books and finalists.
- Publisher support tied to winning books.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted as nominations.
- Entries are reviewed as part of the annual competition.
- Finalists and winners are announced after evaluation.
Additional information
- The awards are nomination-based.
- This is an annual competition.
- Finalists and winners are recognized in seven literary categories.
- The Canada Council for the Arts notes its commitment to equity in the administration of prizes and awards.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Governor General’s Literary Awards Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Governor General’s Literary Awards. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Governor General’s Literary Awards?
The Governor General’s Literary Awards recognize outstanding Canadian books in seven categories, in English and French. Winning books receive $25,000, finalists receive $1,000 per book, and publishers of winning books receive a $3,000 grant.
How much funding can be received?
Governor General’s Literary Awards Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Governor General’s Literary Awards program?
To be eligible for the Governor General’s Literary Awards program, you must:
Book must be newly published.
Nomination required.
Must fit an award category.
What expenses are eligible under Governor General’s Literary Awards?
Publication and nomination of eligible literary books.
Participation in the annual literary awards competition.
Who can I contact for more information about the Governor General’s Literary Awards?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) by email at prizes@canadacouncil.ca or by phone at 1-800-263-5588.
Where is the Governor General’s Literary Awards available?
The Governor General’s Literary Awards program is available across Canada.
Is the Governor General’s Literary Awards a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Governor General’s Literary Awards is a Other Support