Micronesia Conservation Trust

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $3,841,520 (tax year 2023, from IRS Form 990 - total expenses)
• Grant Range: $15,000 to $50,000 (based on Small Grants Programme)
• Geographic Focus: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau
• Application Method: Fixed deadlines (check website for current calls for proposals)
• Total Assets: $35,112,416 (tax year 2023)

Contact Details

• Website: https://www.ourmicronesia.org
• Email: [email protected] (general), [email protected] (conservation programmes)
• Phone: +691 320 5670

Funding Priorities

• Marine and ocean conservation, including coral reef protection
• Terrestrial biodiversity conservation
• Climate change adaptation
• Community-based conservation projects
• Sustainable livelihoods
• Invasive species management and control
• Community fisheries management
• Implementation of existing Management Plans or Local Early Action Plans (LEAPs)
• Capacity building for conservation organisations and communities

What They Don't Fund

• Construction projects
• Large equipment and infrastructure acquisitions

Application Process & Timeline

MCT accepts project concept proposals from legally recognised not-for-profit organisations in the five Micronesia Challenge jurisdictions, including NGOs, associations, schools and universities, religious organisations, women's groups, youth groups, and research organisations. Applications are accepted through periodic calls for proposals posted on their website. Contact the Conservation Programme Manager at [email protected] for current opportunities.

References

• Micronesia Conservation Trust website
• Small Grants Program information
• NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program article
• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer