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

October 15, 2019

Employer Survey Underway

The Workers Compensation Board’s Employer Survey is now underway. The telephone survey is being conducted by an independent research firm, Narrative Research, who will ask our clients about their satisfaction with our programs and services. Participation is entirely voluntary and confidential. The survey is one way the WCB gathers feedback from our stakeholders, so that we can continue to improve how we serve Island workers and employers. For the results of previous surveys, please visit the Stakeholder Surveys section of the WCB website. For questions on this survey contact: Sean Doyle, Information Specialist, sdoyle@wcb.pe.ca or 902-368-6368.

October 14, 2019

WCB Grant applications now being accepted

Prince Edward Island organizations are invited to apply for the 2019 fall intake of Workers Compensation Board (WCB) grants. The WCB Grant Program, introduced last year, supports projects that prevent workplace injuries and illnesses or improve return-to-work outcomes for Island workers. “The program helps us tap into the creativity of others in helping increase awareness of health and safety at work and promote a culture of injury prevention and successful return to work,” said Stuart Affleck, WCB Chair. Organizations can apply for funding under two streams: Health and Safety or Return to Work. Health and Safety funding is 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, and to identify best practices for workplace safety and health programs. Return to Work funding is 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 or assist in other ways in getting employees safely back to work. Each application is evaluated in the areas of idea, impact, achievability and alignment with WCB priorities. Eligible projects may receive funding support of up to $75,000. One of the 2018 grant recipients, Whisperwood Villa, was awarded funding for a project designed to reduce back pain and injuries among staff by increasing fitness levels and overall education on back safety. The project is being facilitated by chiropractor Dr. Whitty, who has developed and been delivering the specialized education and fitness sessions and tracking the results. “The time for research and development of the program would not have been possible without the dedicated funding,” he stated. “Whisperwood Villa would not have been able to carry out this program had it not been for WCB’s assistance or the employer’s commitment to the time and space for the program.” The deadline to submit applications is Friday, November 29, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. For more information on the grant program and how to apply, as well as previously funded projects, visit wcb.pe.ca/information/grantprogram. Aussi disponible en français.

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