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
Climate Equity Call for Grant Proposals
Are you working toward a more equitable transition to a net-zero future? OCAF is excited to announce our Climate Equity Granting program, developed to further our commitment to equity and Reconciliation in climate action. This…
We’re hiring! OCAF Manager of Programs and Operations
The Manager will play a pivotal role in OCAF’s programming and operations, helping to shape and advance our mission and support our growth. Climate Change Efforts You will be deeply involved in OCAF’s core climate…
A missing piece of the local transportation puzzle – Ottawa Bike Share Report
Imagine a city where you can get where you need to go, and get there on time, using a wider mix of transportation services. In many cities around the world, bike share is an important…