Micronesia Conservation Trust
https://www.ourmicronesia.org/ is the Micronesia Conservation Trust's official website. It states MCT's mission to make grants and strengthen organizational and leadership capacity across Micronesia and provides news, annual reports, scholarships, and funding opportunities. The site hosts call-for-proposals and other program information for partners and applicants.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Regional conservation or research organizations (including universities and NGOs) running marine science, coral reef monitoring, baseline surveys or capacity‑building programs with experience managing mid‑to‑large grants and demonstrated ties to Micronesia.
Good Fit
- • Work focused on coral reef monitoring, marine science, or related conservation in Micronesia or nearby Pacific islands
- • Capacity‑building programs for local organizations or leadership in the region
- • Ability to manage six‑figure or multi‑year research or survey grants
- • Institutional credibility (university, established NGO) or strong local partnerships in Micronesia
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached at least three U.S. states/territories (examples include NJ, VA, CA) and prior years included Guam, indicating a multi‑state/national footprint beyond the foundation’s home in Micronesia.
Recipient Variety
Across three years the funder has supported several different research institutions and conservation groups, but the latest year is concentrated with only one distinct recipient recorded and a single recipient receiving 77% of dollars, so the observed portfolio is modest in breadth.
New Applicants
Direct turnover evidence exists (no repeat recipients observed across the three years and at least one new recipient recorded), which suggests the funder can fund new entrants, but no formal application pathway was flagged in the signals so openness cannot be confirmed as high.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
