The Climate Action Fellowship, launched by Green Umbrella in 2024 and modeled after Indiana University’s Resilience Cohort, helps local governments create and carry out climate action plans. Communities get expert training, personalized support, and host a summer fellow who works on projects that deliver real climate progress.

• Strengthen Local Government Capacity
• Empower Community-Centered Solutions
• Deliver Tangible and Sustainable Outcomes
• Invest in Workforce Development and Leadership
• Foster Innovation and Knowledge Exchange
• Build a Diverse Talent Pipeline for Government Careers

In 2026, Green Umbrella is accepting applicants for three types of fellowships:

Climate Action Fellowship, Green & Healthy Schools Fellowship, Greenspace Fellowship

The fellowship summer 2026 term will run from approximately June to August 2026 with a training in late May. Fellows will work 40 hours/week. Maximum of $6000 stipend.

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate student OR graduate student OR individual at any stage of their career who wants to pivot into the climate space
• Based in Greater Cincinnati (Green Umbrella’s 10-county area: Boone County KY, Butler Co OH, Campbell Co KY, Clermont Co OH, Dearborn Co IN, Franklin Co IN, Grant Co KY, Hamilton Co OH, Kenton Co KY, Warren Co OH)

Specific information about the fellowship can be found on our website, including how to apply.