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
Say goodbye to emissions and hello to a more resilient, sustainable Ottawa.
Many Ottawans are aware of the climate crisis we face and want to take action, but don’t know where to start. The new website from the Ottawa Climate Action Fund and the City of Ottawa…
Economic, Social & Environmental Benefits of Smart Growth
Affordability, Health, Prosperity, Sustainability, Resilience By: Steve Winkelman Originally published on Green Resilience Strategies. Before deciding to buy a particular house you do your homework on the state of repair, the heating costs, property taxes,…
Institutional Investors Dig Into Detail on Deep Energy Retrofits for MURBs
By Tina Nicholson and Nathaniel Sneyd-Dewar Some of Ottawa’s leading institutional investors are taking a closer look at the prospects for deep energy retrofits in the city’s multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) after joining a six-month…