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Thank you for your interest in Climate Corps! 

This application is for hosts who will pay their fellow directly. 

If you are a host seeking funding support from EDF, please note that all funding has been allocated for 2025. If you have questions or are interested in learning more for future engagement, please reach out to Hayley Leonard. For India-based fellowships, please visit https://business.edf.org/climate-corps/become-a-climate-corps-host-india/. For China-based Fellowships, please reach out to Betty Zhong.

Final Deadline: December 19, 2024 

Before submitting this application, an HR representative at your organization must review the program requirements and obligations of the host organization. It is critical to the success of this process that HR is included. 

Only U.S.-based organizations that can hire international students may apply. Exceptions may be made for U.S.-based organizations that are unable to hire international students for legal and national security reasons. All Climate Corps fellows, regardless of national origin, are required to be based in the United States for the duration of their fellowship. Visa sponsorship is not required; all qualified applicants are eligible to work in the U.S. 

You can save your application and return to it later or share it with others in your organization.  We will confirm organization participation in the 2025 fellowship by April 1, 2025.  
 
EDF may not accept all projects for which an application is submitted. For more information on the types of projects EDF will prioritize supporting, please click here.

If you DO NOT receive a confirmation email upon submitting this form or have any questions or other issues with submitting the form, please contact Sophie Marx. 
Thank you for your interest in Climate Corps! 

This application is for public sector and nonprofit hosts who will hire and pay their fellow, directly, using a grant from EDF. Climate Corps only has capacity to support a limited number of public sector organizations that need EDF funding. At this time, projects that require funding can only be co-developed with EDF teams. If you are a public sector or nonprofit host that will be directly hiring a fellow and using its own funds (not EDF grant funds) please submit a separate application using this form. 

For India-based fellowships, please visit https://business.edf.org/climate-corps/become-a-climate-corps-host-india/. For China-based Fellowships, please reach out to Betty Zhong. 

Final Deadline: December 19, 2024 

ATTENTION: EDF will not hire fellows for the 2025 fellowship season; instead, hosts will be provided with a grant from EDF to hire their fellow directly.

Before submitting this application, an HR representative at your organization must review the program requirements and obligations of the host organizations. It is critical to the success of this process that HR is included. 

Only U.S.-based organizations that can hire international students may apply. Exceptions may be made for U.S.-based organizations that are unable to hire international students for legal and national security reasons. All Climate Corps fellows, regardless of national origin, are required to be based in the United States for the duration of their fellowship. Visa sponsorship is not required; all qualified applicants are eligible to work in the U.S. 

You can save your application and return to it later or share it with others in your organization.  We will confirm organization participation in the 2025 fellowship by April 1, 2025. 

If you DO NOT receive a confirmation email upon submitting this form or have any questions or other issues with submitting the form, please contact Hayley Leonard.
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The vast majority of EDF Climate Corps fellows are host-funded; EDF funding is extremely limited and restricted to public sector hosts with projects in environmental justice and/or community engagement.



Part I: Host Information and Expectations




Fellow's Direct Supervisor





Fellowship High-Level Sponsor





HR Contact









Site visits or other business travel expenses must be covered by host organizations. Unless offered by the host, fellow relocation expenses are expected to be covered by fellows. However, due to our commitment to diversity and equity, if you are unable to provide relocation assistance, we strongly recommend offering the fellowship as fully remote, remote with site visits, or according to the fellow's preference.

Site visits or other business travel expenses must be covered by host organizations. Unless offered by the host, fellow relocation expenses are expected to be covered by fellows. However, due to our commitment to diversity and equity, if you are unable to provide relocation assistance, we strongly recommend offering the fellowship as fully remote, remote with site visits, or according to the fellow's preference.






Note: If a private vehicle is required to commute to the office location, consider offering a remote or remote with site visits fellowship for equity reasons.







For example, if hybrid, specify the days the fellow is expected in office. If remote, specify the time zone(s) the fellow is expected to work in.
Part II: Fellowship Information
Proposed Fellowship Duration
Fellow Training will occur in late May, 2025. Hosts are required to compensate fellows $1,400 for this week. Fellowships must be 10-12 weeks long and must occur during the summer (approx. June-August). It is strongly encouraged that fellows begin work with host companies after EDF’s Fellow Training, though exact dates will be determined in conjunction with fellow(s)’ school schedule(s). *

Fellow Training will occur in late May, 2025. Fellows must be compensated $1,400 for this week. 
Fellowships must be 10- weeks long and must occur during the summer (approx. June-August). It is strongly encouraged that fellows begin work with host companies after EDF’s Fellow Training, though exact dates will be determined in conjunction with fellow(s)’ school schedule(s). *





Select the category that most closely fits the project. A description of the project categories can be found here.

In 3-7 clear sentences, please describe the project(s) the fellow(s) will work on over the summer. This information will be made available in summary form to all potential and confirmed fellows and EDF staff for the duration of the fellowship. Please spell out all acronyms. Any major changes to project scope after application submission are subject to EDF approval. Refer to our Host Application Guidance Document for additional info.

Information collected here is used to inform the selection of your fellow. Please be as detailed as possible. Many of our fellows are looking to gain experience in the sustainability sector; therefore, they should not be required to have deep professional experience in sustainability or a certain field. Our recruitment processes prioritize fellows with skills in project management, data analysis, and communication. Refer to our Host Application Guidance Document for additional guidance. 

(e.g., strong stakeholder engagement skills; proficiency in XYZ software; knowledge of carbon accounting; deep interest in XYZ; etc).
Part III: HR Considerations







Note: We understand that this might be in flux; please consult with your HR contact and answer to the best of your ability. This answer informs the following question about pay.


Funding is limited and projects with partial funding provided by the host organization will be given preference. Please specify your funding needs in the box below, including the specific amount you are requesting.






Please note that host organizations with internal policies that limit the hiring of international students for non-legal reasons will not be selected for participation in the program.

Note: You will not be able to review candidates prior to being matched, but will be able to meet with your matched fellow ahead of confirming them for the fellowship.

Part IV: Program Description
Climate Corps Program Goals

Climate Corps is designed to help Host Organizations accelerate progress on their climate commitments and reduce emissions. If accepted into the program, Host Organizations are matched with a Climate Corps fellow(s) who will work onsite or remotely for 10-12 weeks in the summer of 2025. The fellow(s) provides Host Organizations with customized deliverables that can include strategy development, detailed project and cost analyses, and implementation recommendations.  


Fellowship Deliverables 

At the conclusion of the fellowship, fellow will provide the Deliverables (defined below) to the Host Organization and, where applicable and permissible, to EDF.  

Deliverables shall include but are not limited to: 
  • Final presentation to EDF Engagement Manager. 
  • Public summary – A summary of the project to be written by fellow, reviewed and approved by Host Organization, and submitted to EDF for publication on our online Project Database. 
  • Final report documenting project methodology, data, and recommendations to be submitted to EDF and Host Organization.
  • Additional financial and environmental analysis for aggregate use by EDF to report on program-wide impacts. 
  • Program experience survey to be completed by fellow and direct supervisor after completion of the fellowship. 
  • Any additional deliverables as requested by Host Organization (necessary measures to protect confidential information may be taken as required). 
EDF will: 
  • Recruit and match a qualified fellow with the Host Organization.
  • Train the fellow on sustainability and climate strategies, best practices, resources and skillsets applicable to Climate Corps’ established project categories. Note: Host Organization is responsible for paying the fellow during the training week. 
  • Support fellows throughout the summer through our cohort model led by EDF and partner experts. 
  • Assign an EDF engagement manager who will provide support for both the fellow and Host Organization. 
  • Aggregate and publicize climate metrics identified by all Climate Corps fellows to quantify the impact of the program. 
  • Retain fellows’ final deliverables as submitted to EDF for EDF’s internal use.  
  • Publish the approved Public Summary on the Project Database. 

The Host Organization will: 
  • Hire fellow(s), either directly or through a third-party professional employer organization, pursuant to the following requirements: 
    • Fellowship will last between 10 and 12 weeks; 
    • Fellow(s) will work approximately 40 hours per week during the fellowship period; 
    • Fellow(s) will receive compensation for the full fellowship period at a rate no less than $1,400/week gross; 
    • Fellow(s) will receive $1,400 for their participation in Fellow Training; 
    • Host Organization must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including labor laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and anti-discrimination laws such as Title VII; and 
    • Host Organizations must comply with all applicable Workers Compensation requirements. 
  • Provide fellow(s) a supportive high-level project sponsor and an accessible day-to-day direct supervisor with the capacity to meet with the fellow on a weekly basis at minimum for the duration of the fellowship. EDF highly recommends that the direct supervisor complete harassment training at their organization.   
  • Provide fellow(s) with suitable equipment, facilitate support from relevant stakeholders (e.g., facilities management, purchasing) and, if onsite, provide office space and access. All HR paperwork for fellow(s) must be completed before the fellowship starts. 
  • Make relevant records and information available to fellow(s) (e.g., energy bills, facilities records). 
  • Provide EDF with project implementation updates periodically upon request after fellowship completion. 
The fellow will: 
  • Provide documentation that they are either a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident OR authorized to work in the U.S. over the summer prior to starting work.  
  • Complete all necessary hiring procedures with the Host Organization prior to the agreed upon start date including (if required): background checks, drug screening, proof of work authorization, vaccination or testing requirements, etc. 
  • Comply with all applicable Climate Corps policies and procedures. 
  • Comply with applicable Host Organization policies and procedures. 
  • Comply with all applicable state and federal laws. 
  • Work with the Host Organization to complete the agreed-upon project.  
  • BEFORE completion of the fellowship, deliver to the Host Organization and EDF detailed deliverables as outlined above. 
Part IV: Program Description
Climate Corps Program Goals

Climate Corps is designed to help Host Organizations accelerate progress on their climate commitments and reduce emissions. If accepted into the program, Host Organizations are matched with a Climate Corps fellow(s) who will work onsite or remotely for 10 weeks in the summer of 2025. The fellow(s) provides Host Organizations with customized deliverables that can include strategy development, detailed project and cost analyses, and implementation recommendations.

Fellowship Deliverables

At the conclusion of the fellowship, fellow will provide the Deliverables (defined below) to the Host Organization and, where applicable and permissible, to EDF.  

Deliverables shall include but are not limited to:
  • Final presentation to EDF Engagement Manager.
  • Public summary – A summary of the project to be written by fellow, reviewed and approved by Host Organization, and submitted to EDF for publication on our online Project Database.
  • Final report documenting project methodology, data, and recommendations to be submitted to EDF and Host Organization.
  • Additional financial and environmental analysis for aggregate use by EDF to report on program-wide impacts.
  • Program experience survey to be completed by fellow and direct supervisor after completion of the fellowship.
  • Any additional deliverables as requested by Host Organization (necessary measures to protect confidential information may be taken by the host and fellow as required). 

EDF will:
  • Recruit and match a qualified fellow with the Host Organization.  
  • Provide a grant to the Host Organization to fund part or all of the fellowship.
  • Train the fellow on sustainability and climate strategies, best practices, resources and skillsets applicable to Climate Corps’ established project categories. Note: Host Organization is responsible for paying the fellow during the training week.  
  • Support fellows throughout the summer through our cohort model led by EDF and partner experts.
  • Assign an EDF engagement manager who will provide support for both the fellow and Host Organization. 
  • Aggregate and publicize climate metrics identified by all Climate Corps fellows to quantify the impact of the program.
  • Retain fellows’ final deliverables as submitted to EDF for EDF’s internal use.  
  • Publish the approved Public Summary on the Project Database.

The Host Organization will:
  • Hire fellow(s), either directly or through a third-party professional employer organization, pursuant to the following requirements: 
    • Fellowship will last 10 weeks; 
    • Fellow(s) will work approximately 40 hours per week during the fellowship period; 
    • Fellow(s) will receive compensation for the full fellowship period at a rate of $1,400/week gross;
    • Fellow(s) will receive $1,400 for their participation in Fellow Training; 
    • Host Organization must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including labor laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and anti-discrimination laws such as Title VII; and 
    • Host Organizations must comply with all applicable Workers Compensation requirements.
  • Provide fellow(s) a supportive high-level project sponsor and an accessible day-to-day direct supervisor with the capacity to meet with the fellow on a weekly basis at minimum for the duration of the fellowship. EDF highly recommends that the direct supervisor complete harassment training at their organization.
  • Provide fellow(s) with suitable equipment, facilitate support from relevant stakeholders (e.g., facilities management, purchasing) and, if onsite, provide office space and access. All HR paperwork for fellow(s) must be completed before the fellowship starts. 
  • Make relevant records and information available to fellow(s) (e.g., energy bills, facilities records).
  • Provide EDF with project implementation updates periodically upon request after fellowship completion. 
  • Execute and comply with the terms of a grant agreement with EDF. 
  • Reimburse EDF unused funds and provide a report of how funding was spent at the end of the fellowship.  

The fellow will: 
  • Provide documentation that they are either a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident OR authorized to work in the U.S. over the summer prior to starting work.
  • Complete all necessary hiring procedures with the Host Organization prior to the agreed upon start date including (if required): background checks, drug screening, proof of work authorization, vaccination or testing requirements, etc. 
  • Comply with all applicable Climate Corps policies and procedures.
  • Comply with applicable Host Organization policies and procedures.
  • Comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
  • Work with the Host Organization to complete the agreed-upon project.
  • BEFORE completion of the fellowship, deliver to the Host Organization and EDF detailed deliverables as outlined above.
Part V: Confidentiality & Publicity

Confidentiality:

For EDF and the Host Organization to collaborate effectively, either party may disclose (the “Discloser”) certain confidential information to the Fellow and to the other party (collectively the “Recipient”) subject to the terms and conditions of this application. Confidential information means and includes any and all documents, information and materials provided or made available (directly or indirectly), whether visually or orally, by the Discloser to the Recipient including the Recipient’s employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or any affiliate(s), or to the Fellow, under or in connection with this application including, but not limited to, all technical and non-technical information, customer information, or plans, financials, business strategies, research and development, software and hardware, designs, proprietary formulae and algorithms (“Confidential Information”).

EDF recognizes that there is often Confidential Information that needs to be exchanged for the successful completion of the fellowship process and Deliverables. It is the responsibility of the Host Organization to enter into a separate agreement with the Fellow to determine what may be disclosed to EDF. 

Host Organization expressly authorizes EDF to disclose project details entered in this application to potential and confirmed fellows, cohort advisors and anyone else EDF deems necessary in its sole discretion. 

Fellow will submit Deliverables to EDF for EDF’s internal use only. The restrictions in this application will not apply to Confidential Information to the extent it (i) was in the public domain at the time of disclosure; (ii) became publicly available after disclosure to Recipient without breach of this application; (iii) was lawfully received by Recipient from a third party without such restrictions; (iv) was known to Recipient, its employees or agents without such restrictions prior to its receipt from the Discloser; (v) was generally made available to third parties by the Discloser without such restriction; or (vi) is required to be disclosed by Recipient pursuant to judicial order or other compulsion of law, provided that Recipient will provide to the Discloser prompt notice of such order and comply with any protective order imposed on such disclosure. 

Program Publicity:

Notwithstanding the Confidentiality section above, the Host Organization agrees and acknowledges that EDF has the right to publicize the Host Organization’s participation in Climate Corps. EDF may publish the Results (defined below) of the fellowship program only with the prior written consent and approval of the Host Organization. Results shall include, but not be limited to, a summary of the fellowship, its impact on the Host Organization and associated cost, energy, and emissions savings identified by the Fellow (“Results”). EDF’s use of the Host Organization’s logo and the Host Organization’s use of EDF’s logo is limited to representation of participation in Climate Corps. Use of either party’s logo for any other purpose, including endorsement of activities, is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from the Host Organization and EDF with respect to each other’s logo. 

Indemnification and Limitation of Liability:

Host Organization agrees to indemnify, defend and hold EDF harmless from any and all claims or damages arising out of (i) any disclosure of Confidential Information or Results by Fellow not authorized by Host, (ii) any and all claims or damages arising out of any bodily injury or illness suffered by Fellow while Fellow is on the Host premises, and (iii) the behavior or performance of the Fellow while employed by the Host Organization. 

Host Organization shall be solely responsible for its violations of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and its negligent acts or omissions and the negligent acts or omissions of its employees, officers, or directors, to the extent allowed by law. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice:

Climate Corps is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice across all areas of our program. We are proud that our fellows represent a diverse population of individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and identities - both visible and invisible. This diversity contributes to the strength of our program. We similarly seek Host Organizations that share our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. We expect all participating Host Organizations to provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive work environment for their Fellows.

Entire Agreement:

This application contains the sole and entire agreement and understanding between the Host Organization and EDF with respect to the subject matter hereof, superseding all prior communications whether written or oral.  The Parties will not enter into additional agreements following this document with respect to the subject matter hereof.

Part V: Confidentiality & Publicity

Confidentiality: 

For EDF and the Host Organization to collaborate effectively, either party may disclose (the “Discloser”) certain confidential information to the Fellow and to the other party (collectively the “Recipient”) subject to the terms and conditions of this application. Confidential information means and includes any and all documents, information and materials provided or made available (directly or indirectly), whether visually or orally, by the Discloser to the Recipient including the Recipient’s employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or any affiliate(s), or to the Fellow, under or in connection with this application including, but not limited to, all technical and non-technical information, customer information, or plans, financials, business strategies, research and development, software and hardware, designs, proprietary formulae and algorithms (“Confidential Information”).  

EDF recognizes that there is often Confidential Information that needs to be exchanged for the successful completion of the fellowship process and Deliverables. It is the responsibility of the Host Organization to enter into a separate agreement with the Fellow to determine what may be disclosed to EDF.

Host Organization expressly authorizes EDF to disclose project details entered in this application to potential and confirmed fellows, cohort advisors and anyone else EDF deems necessary in its sole discretion.

Fellow will submit Deliverables to EDF for EDF’s internal use only. The restrictions in this application will not apply to Confidential Information to the extent it (i) was in the public domain at the time of disclosure; (ii) became publicly available after disclosure to Recipient without breach of this application; (iii) was lawfully received by Recipient from a third party without such restrictions; (iv) was known to Recipient, its employees or agents without such restrictions prior to its receipt from the Discloser; (v) was generally made available to third parties by the Discloser without such restriction; or (vi) is required to be disclosed by Recipient pursuant to judicial order or other compulsion of law, provided that Recipient will provide to the Discloser prompt notice of such order and comply with any protective order imposed on such disclosure. 

Program Publicity:

Notwithstanding the Confidentiality section above, the Host Organization agrees and acknowledges that EDF has the right to publicize the Host Organization’s participation in Climate Corps. EDF may publish the Results (defined below) of the fellowship program only with the prior written consent and approval of the Host Organization. Results shall include, but not be limited to, a summary of the fellowship, its impact on the Host Organization and associated cost, energy, and emissions savings identified by the Fellow (“Results”). EDF’s use of the Host Organization’s logo and the Host Organization’s use of EDF’s logo is limited to representation of participation in Climate Corps. Use of either party’s logo for any other purpose, including endorsement of activities, is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from the Host Organization and EDF with respect to each other’s logo. 

Indemnification and Limitation of Liability:

Host Organization agrees to indemnify, defend and hold EDF harmless from any and all claims or damages arising out of (i) any disclosure of Confidential Information or Results by Fellow not authorized by Host, (ii) any and all claims or damages arising out of any bodily injury or illness suffered by Fellow while Fellow is on the Host premises, and (iii) the behavior or performance of the Fellow while employed by the Host Organization.

Host Organization shall be solely responsible for its violations of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and its negligent acts or omissions and the negligent acts or omissions of its employees, officers, or directors, to the extent allowed by law. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice:

Climate Corps is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice across all areas of our program. We are proud that our fellows represent a diverse population of individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and identities - both visible and invisible. This diversity contributes to the strength of our program. We similarly seek Host Organizations that share our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. We expect all participating Host Organizations to provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive work environment for their Fellows.

Entire Agreement:

This application contains the sole and entire agreement and understanding between the Host Organization and EDF with respect to the subject matter hereof, superseding all prior communications whether written or oral. The Parties will not enter into additional agreements following this document with respect to the subject matter hereof.





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