Accelerating Ottawa’s transition to an equitable carbon-neutral future.
How are we going to do it? By finding better ways to bring low-carbon initiatives, investments and people together to deliver real, lasting success that’s equitable across our city.
About the Ottawa Climate Action Fund
The Ottawa Climate Action Fund (OCAF) is an initiative of the Ottawa Community Foundation and a proud member of the Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) network.
OCAF's Role
For project implementers
We’re an investor and advisor who offers capital and networks.
For investors
We’re a partner and co-investor who generates opportunities and de-risks investments.
For policy makers
We’re a think-and-do-tank and a convenor, bringing together leaders, insights and action to bring solutions to scale.
For community actors
We’re a grantmaker for strategic and catalytic initiatives and an advocate for equitable change.
News and Insights
OCAF featured in the National Observer
Click here to read: New Ottawa fund to support, challenge city’s climate efforts. We look forward in partnering to advance, co-create, co-fund and co-finance innovative projects and initiatives to overcome barriers to scaling effective climate…
Watch the official OCAF Launch here!
The Ottawa Climate Action Fund (OCAF) has officially launched! Our online launch event took place May 14, 2021. OCAF is an initiative of the Ottawa Community Foundation and a proud member of the Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3)…