Wildlife Studies Fund

The Gwich'in Renewable Resources Board (GRRB) is a co-management board established under the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement. One of the Board's functions is to coordinate the management of renewable resources in the Gwich'in Settlement Area by involving Gwich'in beneficiaries, Gwich'in organizations, government agencies, universities, and other research or management organizations.

The GRRB provides funding to various organizations to conduct projects that will assist with renewable resources management in the GSA. In addition to funding, the GRRB may also provide in-kind support (e.g., office space, office support, vehicles).

Interested parties seeking funds from the GRRB are required to submit a completed Application For Funding. Funding proposals and applications must be sent to each affected Renewable Resource Council (RRC) for their approval before submitting it to the GRRB. Complete information on the funding procedures can be found in the Project Submission Guidelines.

GRRB Wildlife Studies Fund Research Products 1993-2009

Youth Work Experience Program (YWEP)
The GRRB offers funding to researchers to provide youth (ages 13-20) with short term (e.g. half day(s), single and/or multi-day) experience in renewable resources management and on-the- land activities. The GRRB solicits youth applications for summer work opportunities and will connect eligible youth with successful YWEF applicants. Interested researchers must complete the relevant portions of the WSF Application for Funding, even if they are only seeking YWEP support.

Jim Edwards Sittichinli Scholarship
Named after the Reverend Jim Edwards Sittichinli, a respected elder who was committed to the land and wildlife, this scholarship is awarded once each year to students pursuing studies in renewable resources or related studies.

JES Scholarship Application Form (MS Word)

Guidelines & Application

Project Submission Guidelines

Application For Funding (Fillable Word Document)

Renewable Resource Council Contact Information

Aklavik:
Ehdiitat Renewable Resource Council
Attention: Renewable Resource Council Coordinator
P.O. Box 118
Aklavik, NT X0E 0A0
Phone: (867) 978-2336
Fax: (867) 978-2937

Tsiigehtchic:
Gwichya Gwich'in Renewable Resource Council
Attention: Renewable Resource Council Coordinator
General Delivery
Tsiigehtchic, NT X0E 0B0
Phone: (867) 953-3608
Fax: (867) 953-3603 (Attention: RRC)

Fort McPherson:
Tetlit Gwich'in Renewable Resource Council
Attention: Renewable Resource Council Coordinator
P.O. Box 86
Fort McPherson, NT X0E 0J0
Phone: (867) 952-2330 (Band office: ask for coordinator)
Fax: (867) 952-2212

Inuvik:
Nihtat Gwich'in Renewable Resource Council
Attention: Renewable Resource Council Coordinator
P.O. Box 2570
Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
Phone: (867) 777-6652
Fax: (867) 777-6651