Grant Program

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Grant Program

Grant Recipients

What is the WCB Grant Program?

The Workers Compensation Board Grant Program (WGP) supports projects that prevent workplace injuries and illnesses or improve return-to-work outcomes for injured workers. The WGP is funded and administered by the Workers Compensation Board of PEI.

Program objectives are:

To further enhance WCB's mission and strategic goals of injury prevention and improving return to work out comes for all injured workers.

To provide support to organizations in the development of initiatives that enhance the occupational health and safety and improve the return-to-work outcomes for PEI workers.

To support eligible organizations who will develop long-term workplace enhancements for Island workers and employers.

What type of funding is available?

The Workers Compensation Board provides support through two core funding streams:

Health and Safety funding for projects that:
- Develop innovative ideas for solutions to omit/control workplace hazards;
- Create learning materials such as videos, training, etc. to promote safety culture in the workplace;
- Identify best practices for workplace safety and health programs.

Return to Work funding for projects that:
- Develop and implement innovative and effective return-to-work programs for injured workers;
- Develop or enhance education and training that promotes return-to-work practices;
- Assist in other ways in getting employees safely back to work.

Eligible projects may receive funding support to a maximum of $75,000, and must be completed within 12 months of start date.

Who can apply?

WCB grant projects must address the needs of employers and employees covered by the PEI Workers Compensation Board. Eligible organizations include:

Employers addressing the needs of their own employees
Trade associations
Business associations
Labour unions
Joint labour and management groups

Some organizations are required to have a partner in order to be eligible for a grant. For more details, please consult the WGP Applicant Guide.

How do I apply?

Applicants must submit a completed WGP Application Form, accompanied by a proposal that clearly describes how the project aligns with WCB’s strategic goals of workplace injury prevention or improving return to work outcomes and how well it meets other program criteria.

How are applications assessed?

Applications will be assessed on how well they demonstrate the program criteria in the categories below:

Idea (45%) –The project objectives for the funding stream requested, and its relevance to WCB’s strategic priorities for PEI workplace injury prevention and/or improved return to work outcomes for injured workers.

Impact (30%) – The impact of the proposed project on the target group, the benefits and outcomes.

Achievability (15%) – The ability to deliver the project including budget and qualifications.

Additional Information (10%) – The alignment of the proposed project with one or more priority areas identified by WCB.

How do I submit my application?

All applications must be submitted to the Program Officer by email to programs@wcb.pe.ca, by fax at 902-368-6359, or in person to the attention of the Grant Program, 14 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

What is the deadline for submission?

Applications must be received by the WCB no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 29, 2019.

WGP Applicant Guide

WGP Application Form

Who do I contact for more information?

Lori Wakelin
Program Officer
Workers Compensation Board of PEI
Attn: Grant Program
14 Weymouth Street
Charlottetown, PE
902-368-4876
programs@wcb.pe.ca

December 23, 2019

New and revised policies

The WCB Board of Directors has approved:a new policy, Massage Therapy (POL-158)amendments to Medical Cannadis (POL-153). A summary of the amendments can be found in the History section of the policy. The WCB thanks all stakeholders who participated in the policy consultation process.

December 20, 2019

Board of Director and Advisory Council Appointments

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is pleased to announce new members appointed to the WCB Board of Directors and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Advisory Council. Applicants were chosen through the Engage PEI initiative and represent a breadth of knowledge and experience. WCB Board of DirectorsThree new members have been appointed to the WCB Board of Directors for a three year term (December 2019- December 2022). James MacPhee of Montague has been appointed as ChairpersonNicole McKenna of Stratford has been appointed as Worker Representative and Vice ChairpersonChristopher Gillis of Charlottetown has been appointed as Employer Representative OHS Advisory CouncilTwo new members have been appointed to the OHS Advisory Council for a three year term (December 2019- December 2022). Karen Biggar, from New Annan, has been appointed as a Worker RepresentativeSam Sanderson, from Charlottetown, has been appointed as an Employer Representative In addition to two new appointments, several reappointments were made to the OHS Advisory Council. Alan McCormick from Kingston has been reappointed as Employer Representative and Vice ChairBen MacDonald from Montague has been reappointed as Worker Representative and ChairLynn Bovyer from North Rustico has been reappointed as Worker RepresentativeEric MacDonald from Cardigan has been reappointed as Public Representative The WCB Board of Directors is responsible for the governance and strategic planning of the Workers Compensation Board. The Board establishes policies and programs required for the administration of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The OHS Advisory Council advises the WCB Board of Directors on the administration of the OHS Act and Regulations; monitoring and reporting on OHS activities throughout the province; and exclusions from all or part of the application of the OHS Act or Regulations. The Workers Compensation Board would like to offer their sincere gratitude to the long-standing outgoing members of the WCB Board of Directors and the OHS Advisory Council and would like to offer a warm welcome to the new Board and Advisory Council members.

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