WCB Grants Program
Workers Compensation Board
UM Funding ID
FD04437
Sponsor
Workers Compensation Board
Program
Category
Canadian Funding Opportunities
Description
The WCB Grants Program’s main objectives are:
- Advance the knowledge of workplace injuries and illnesses, and workers’ compensation.
- Develop collaborative research partnerships.
- Promote practical solutions with potential to reduce the impact of injuries and illness and improve return to work outcomes.
- Evaluate interventions, inform policy development and support innovation.
There is no maximum in funding, but amounts generally do not exceed $200,000. Projects are typically funded for 12 to 24 months.
VPRI Contact
Elke Schattka
Research Contracts OfficerElke [dot] .Schattka [at] @umanitoba [dot] .ca
Program URL
Deadlines
| UM Internal Deadline (to ADR) | Sponsor Deadline | |
|---|---|---|
Letter of Intent | 30-Oct-2026 | 20-Nov-2026 4:00 pm CST |
Application (Upon Invitation Only) | 16-Feb-2027 | 08-Mar-2027 4:00 pm CST |
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