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4.  I'm more confident if a funder works through MCT because they're very familiar with our limitations as an org or as an individual doing conservation work due to its many years of work experience.  We only do conservation work with MCT.

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4.  I'm more confident if a funder works through MCT because they're very familiar with our limitations as an org or as an individual doing conservation work due to its many years of work experience.  We only do conservation work with MCT.

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I'm more confident about working with a funder from outside the region if they use MCT as an intermediary

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MCT is clear and concise about what they need from us in project paperwork and reports

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-5.  I put this rate because it needs to be broaden because this actually has great impact on the size and scope of project we can apply for.

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-5.  I put this rate because it needs to be broaden because this actually has great impact on the size and scope of project we can apply for.

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Grant windows for MCT are too short to actually accomplish anything meaningful

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MCT grants aren't large enough to justify the administrative work we have to do

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MCT takes away potential money from grantees

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Grant work with MCT increases the competition for money between conservation organizations in Micronesia

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Grants from MCT have a relatively high administrative burden compared to other funders we work with

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My organization competes with MCT for funding

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MCT is more flexible than other funders

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The reporting and project deadlines set by MCT are more reasonable than other funders

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Grant applications for MCT are easy to submit

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Grantees have a meaningful role in the decisions about who, what, and where MCT funds

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Without MCT, it would be harder for funders from outside the region to understand the needs and priorities of local communities

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I don't really understand what MCT's role is for the region, and that's a problem

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It would be better if my community had a direct relationship with funders, rather than having to work through MCT

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I often feel like I have to let go of what is important to me to appease MCT so I can get funding

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I feel like MCT ignores other organizations when they think they are too risky

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I feel like we have to justify our actions and decisions to MCT more than we do with other funders we work with

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My relationship with MCT helps me grow and learn new things that are important to me

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In general, it's more enjoyable to work with MCT than other funders

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MCT does a better job than other funders at funding contextually appropriate initiatives

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MCT does a better job than other funders at funding grantees that connect and engage with local communities and Indigenous peoples

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MCT doesn't understand our local context any better than funders from outside the Micronesia region

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MCT is more willing to learn from grantees than other funders

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MCT is important because funders from outside of the region do not understand the cultural complexity of Micronesia

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If I have conflict with MCT, it is usually productive and leads to new ways of working together that are beneficial to us both

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There are too many eligibility restrictions and requirements for MCT grants

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MCT acts like they are the experts, rather than me, when I work with them

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MCT plays an important role in addressing gaps in government funding and work

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MCT funds smaller, local, grassroots, and/or Indigenous organizations more often than other funders

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MCT understands the local context and needs in some Micronesian islands better than other islands

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Some islands in Micronesia need MCT's help more than others

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MCT helps us access grants/donors/funders we otherwise wouldn't be able to

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MCT plays an important role in equitably distributing grant money across the region

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MCT helps connect us with other people in the region doing similar work

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MCT has too much influence over policies in my country

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Grantees from Guam and CNMI are treated differently than other MCT grantees because they are US territories

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Because of MCT's stable presence as a funder in the region, I don't feel as much pressure/anxiety about aquiring funding for conservation work

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MCT grants don't take enough risks with their goals and priorities

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We can count on MCT for long-term support. They don't parachute in and out of our island like other funders

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MCT is more open to criticism and feedback from grantees than other funders

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I feel supported by MCT when projects aren't as successful as hoped

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I feel prepared when funders exit because MCT will help fill the funding void

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MCT plays an important role in advocating for the needs of my organization and community to funders from outside of Micronesia

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MCT takes responsibility for its actions

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There are effective mechanisms in place for grantees to hold MCT accountable

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MCT helps hold funders from outside of Micronesia accountable

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MCT is open and transparent about the way they make funding decisions

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MCT cares too much about the opinions of others, like politicians, rich funders from outside of Micronesia, the media, celebrity figures, and academics

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I feel like we can trust that MCT will do what they say they will