Funding
Jorgen Bolt Award
The Nunavut Wildlife Management Board (NWMB) initiated the Jorgen Bolt Memorial Award in 2021 to recognize Jorgen's contributions to wildlife management in Nunavut. Jorgen was appointed to the Board by the Government of Nunavut-Department of Environment in 2017. During his time with the Board, Jorgen served with dedication and earnestness to ensure that future generations will be able to experience the land as he did.
The annual $20,000 award is split between four (4) successful applicants ($5,000 each) and is designed to assist students from Nunavut in obtaining an education in wildlife, wildlife management or the application of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit in wildlife management, which will then be applied to future work in Nunavut.
For more information please email or call us at 867-975-7300
You can download the application forms below:
Jorgen Bolt Award Application Form (Inuktitut)
Jorgen Bolt Award Application Form (English)
The deadline for 2025 application is September 26, 2025.
Criteria for Eligibility:
1. Applicant must be entering or continuing with post-secondary education that goes towards a degree, diploma or certificate in wildlife, wildlife management or the application of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit in wildlife management in Nunavut.
2. Applicant must currently be a resident of Nunavut and have resided in the territory for at least the past two (2) years.
3. The applicant must demonstrate a minimum academic achievement of 65% overall academic record.
2024 Recipients of the Jorgen Bolt Memorial Award
Dominica Halleran
Ethan Okatsiak
Jakob Anilniliak
Kamikee Akavak
2023 Recipients of the Jorgen Bolt Memorial Award
Derek Irwin
Kaleigh Niptanatiak
Connor Faulkner
Joshua Komangapik
2022 Recipients of the Jorgen Bolt Memorial Award
Alysha Wilson-Maksagak
Connor Faulkner
Uluriak Amarualik
2021 Recipients of the Jorgen Bolt Memorial Award
Brandon Ipkarnek
Danielle Adjun
Sharlyne Umphrey
Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Research Fund (IQRF)
The Nunavut Wildlife Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Research Fund (IQRF) was created by the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board (NWMB or Board) to fund community-based research projects in Nunavut, in particular projects led by Hunters and Trappers Organizations. The IQRF provides an annual allocation of studies funds to encourage Inuit and community-based organizations to undertake and lead research projects that address community needs and concerns related to the management of wildlife in Nunavut.
Research is necessary to ensure that wildlife resources are harvested in a knowledgeable and sustainable way so that Nunavummiut can continue the hunting and fishing that is so essential to their way of life. The NWMB has a lead role to play in this area and is committed to making wildlife research responsive to the needs and concerns of the people of Nunavut.
The Board issues calls for applications twice a year—in January and September. However, the September call will depend on the number of applications approved from the January call. There will be no call in September if the January intake results in a large number of projects being approved that use all available funds.
Funding Guides
pdf IQRF Funding Guide (2025) ENG(408 KB)
pdf IQRF Funding Guide (2025) INUK(404 KB)
Application Forms