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 Celebrates Launch of EV Experience/Expérience VÉ
(Photo) From left to right: Raymond Leury, EVCO | Sharon Coward, EnviroCentre | Steve Winkelman, OCAF | Nick Hebb, SmartNet Alliance | Tina Nicholson, OCAF | Wilson Wood, Communauto | Jennifer Stelzer, EnviroCentre | Yasir…
Avoid, Shift, Improve: How can international best practices accelerate low-carbon, resilient transportation in Ottawa?
OCAF along with the German Embassy Ottawa, the Urban Forum and Vivre en Ville are pleased to invite you to a talk by Holger Dalkmann, CEO of Sustain 2030. Mr. Dalkmann’s talk will be followed…