Members Only: August 2025

Welcome to the August Green Umbrella Members-Only Newsletter! Read on for more Member Benefits, upcoming events, trainings, resources, and news.

By Nobi Kennedy,

Published August 18, 2025

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Evergreen Resources & Tools

Submit events to our Public Events Calendar
Submit jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities to the Green Jobs Board
Members get special discounts and exclusive access to certain events. Log into the member portal to view the access codes here
New archive resource: access past issues of Green Umbrella’s bi-weekly newsletter, Green News You Can Use, at the link here

Coming in September

Stay Tuned

October 9 – Energy Management 101 – Benchmarking
October 23 – Overview of Funding Opportunities for Government
October 27 – Greenspace Alliance General Meeting
October 29 – 2025 Wasted Food Summit

In Case You Missed It

Regional Climate Migration Project in Greater Cincinnati

Green Umbrella’s recent climate migration webinar examined how Greater Cincinnati could see population changes ranging from loss to growth of up to 578,971 residents by 2050 due to climate-driven migration. Focus groups with local stakeholders identified key preparation needs: dramatically increased housing supply, improved transportation infrastructure, and positioning the region as welcoming to newcomers. The research continues with an invite-only workshop on August 20 featuring scenario planning and remarks from Mayor Aftab Pureval. Reach out to Van Sullivan with any questions at van@greenumbrella.org.

25 Communities Project Kickoff

On July 22, Green Umbrella launched the 25 Communities Project with a kick-off event. The kick-off marked the beginning of the initiative, which will help bring communities together to create a more equitable region by providing resources, technical support, and funding opportunities through a comprehensive support framework. Support includes monthly trainings, workshops, community events, and access to working groups. The project will run through August 2026, with communities then becoming eligible for a Climate Fellow in the Summer of 2026 to further local government capacity. If you are a local government member and interested in joining the project, submit your commitment form here. Reach out to Van Sullivan with any questions at van@greenumbrella.org.

Comprehensive Planning and Sustainability in Dearborn County, IN

In early July, the first Comprehensive Planning 101 event was held in Dearborn County, Indiana in collaboration with Dearborn County Planning and Zoning and Dearborn County Soil and Water (SWCD). Greenspace Alliance Manager Claire Carlson, along with representatives from Planning and Zoning and the SWCD, presented on the basics of comprehensive planning, how it relates to conservation, and how individuals in Dearborn County can get involved. This event was the first in a series of comprehensive planning events that the Regional Prioritization Plan (RPP)/Policy Working Group will host throughout the region in counties and communities that are updating their comprehensive plans. The goal of this type of outreach is to spread awareness of the RPP, increase its integration into planning regionally, and integrate conservation-focused language into a community’s plan.

Funding & Grant Opportunities

Greater Cincinnati Foundation Request for Proposals

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) strengthens our community through strategic investments that are both proactive and responsive to emerging needs. Their Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks to offer diverse funding opportunities that align community priorities with donor values.