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WCB Grants Program
Funding for workplace safety and compensation research
Latest source updateLast Update: October 12, 2026Latest change: The WCB Grants Program guide now shows revised annual deadlines, updated full-proposal requirements, and an explicit rule that costs incurred before project approval are ineligible, and the LOI form is now directly linked.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 12, 2026
Latest change: The WCB Grants Program guide now shows revised annual deadlines, updated full-proposal requirements, and an explicit rule that costs incurred before project approval are ineligible, and the LOI form is now directly linked.
WCB Grants Program guide and LOI access updated
The GRANTS PROGRAM GUIDE now shows recurring annual milestones instead of fixed 2025–2026 dates: the LOI call is in the first business day of October, LOIs close mid-November, screening decisions are mid-January, full proposals close mid-March, and final decisions are at the end of June. It also revises the full-proposal checklist and adds an explicit rule that expenses incurred before project approval are not eligible. On the WCB Grants Program page, the online Letter of Intent submission form is now linked directly instead of being marked as coming soon.
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
March 8, 2027
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program supports projects that improve workplace health and safety and the workers’ compensation system in Manitoba. Maximum funding is generally $200,000 for projects focused on injury prevention, return to work, and related research and innovation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Projects aimed at improving workplace health and safety
- Projects aimed at reducing the impact of workplace injuries and illness
- Projects aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of Manitoba’s workers’ compensation system
- Projects that advance knowledge of workplace injuries and illnesses and workers’ compensation
- Projects that promote practical solutions, evaluate interventions, inform policy development, or support innovation
Documents Needed
- Online Letter of Intent submission form
- Full proposal template
- Signed letters of support for all organizations or individuals identified
- Resumes of key personnel
- Appendices and an appropriately formatted citation/reference list if works are referenced in the body of your LOI
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations and project proponents in Canada
- Manitoba-based applicants
- Research partnerships and collaborative project teams
Eligible expenses
- Project personnel salaries
- Data collection and analysis costs
- Equipment and materials directly related to the project
- Project-related travel
- Reasonable administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Organizational operating expenses
- Administrative surcharge or overhead percentage fees
- Time-off compensation or gratuities for employees
- Salaries for employees not associated with the project
- Profit-driven research and development projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Relevance to Manitoba
- Potential for positive system impacts or outcomes, including reducing injury or illness impacts
- Probability of being applied meaningfully in workplaces
- Stakeholder support
- An appropriate methodology with qualified and experienced people, a feasible project plan and timeline, and an appropriate budget with demonstrated financial controls
How to apply
- Submit a Letter of Intent to the WCB during the annual grant process using the LOI form on the website.
- If invited, submit the full proposal by email to Grants@wcb.mb.ca by 4 PM CST on the closing date.
Processing and Agreement
- Letters of Intent are screened by a WCB review panel.
- Shortlisted applicants are invited to submit a full proposal.
- Full proposals are evaluated before funding is approved.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement before funds are released.
- Funding decisions are communicated to applicants after review.
Additional information
- The program is competitive and merit-based.
- Collaboration and stakeholder support are encouraged.
- Applicants may submit more than one Letter of Intent.
- Unsolicited project ideas may be discussed with the program coordinator.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the WCB Grants Program Program
What is the WCB Grants Program?
This program supports projects that improve workplace health and safety and the workers’ compensation system in Manitoba. Maximum funding is generally $200,000 for projects focused on injury prevention, return to work, and related research and innovation.
How much funding can be received?
WCB Grants Program Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is March 8, 2027.
Who is eligible for the WCB Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the WCB Grants Program program, you must:
Project aligns with WCB priorities.
Project is relevant to Manitoba.
Project addresses workplace injury, illness, or compensation.
What expenses are eligible under WCB Grants Program?
Projects aimed at improving workplace health and safety
Projects aimed at reducing the impact of workplace injuries and illness
Projects aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of Manitoba’s workers’ compensation system
Projects that advance knowledge of workplace injuries and illnesses and workers’ compensation
Projects that promote practical solutions, evaluate interventions, inform policy development, or support innovation
Who can I contact for more information about the WCB Grants Program?
You can contact Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) by email at grants@wcb.mb.ca or by phone at 204-954-4492.
Where is the WCB Grants Program available?
The WCB Grants Program program is available the province of Manitoba.