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WSIB Research and Grants Program - Ontario - Canada
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WSIB Research and Grants Program

Supports practical workplace safety research and training
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 11, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

The program funds practical research and training studies to improve Ontario’s workplace safety and workers’ compensation system outcomes. Funding requests can be up to $150,000 per year, to a maximum of $300,000 over two years, for research proposals and training initiatives that address system needs and barriers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 11, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Research
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Expert research projects that deliver practical results for workplace safety and the workers’ compensation system.
  • Workplace-based research projects that build partnerships between workplaces, researchers, and organizations.
  • Training initiatives that address long-standing barriers for injured or ill workers, employers, and the compensation system.
  • Innovative training opportunities that build community capacity and have potential to improve system results.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Professionals delivering practical research studies
  • Organizations delivering practical research studies
  • Workplaces partnering with researchers and organizations on workplace-based projects

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications go through a two-staged process.
  • Proposals are assessed through a rigorous and transparent selection process.
  • Selection is based on pre-established criteria.

Additional information

  • The program supports highly practical research and training studies intended to improve Ontario’s workplace safety and workers’ compensation system.
  • The 2025 competition emphasizes research that helps make Ontario the safest place to work, considering how we work, how health and safety is approached, and how return-to-work and recovery are supported.
  • The proposal selection process is described as rigorous and transparent, based on pre-established criteria.
  • The application process is two-staged.

Frequently Asked Questions about the WSIB Research and Grants Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the WSIB Research and Grants Program. 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 WSIB Research and Grants Program?

The program funds practical research and training studies to improve Ontario’s workplace safety and workers’ compensation system outcomes. Funding requests can be up to $150,000 per year, to a maximum of $300,000 over two years, for research proposals and training initiatives that address system needs and barriers.

How much funding can be received?

WSIB Research and Grants Program Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the WSIB Research and Grants Program program?

To be eligible for the WSIB Research and Grants Program program, you must: Innovative research or training study Practical system-focused outcomes Aligned with WSIB mandate

What expenses are eligible under WSIB Research and Grants Program?

Expert research projects that deliver practical results for workplace safety and the workers’ compensation system. Workplace-based research projects that build partnerships between workplaces, researchers, and organizations. Training initiatives that address long-standing barriers for injured or ill workers, employers, and the compensation system. Innovative training opportunities that build community capacity and have potential to improve system results.

Who can I contact for more information about the WSIB Research and Grants Program?

You can contact Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).

Where is the WSIB Research and Grants Program available?

The WSIB Research and Grants Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the WSIB Research and Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

WSIB Research and Grants Program is a Grant and Funding

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