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
Now Hiring: OCAF Senior Program Specialist
The Ottawa Climate Action Fund, an initiative of the Ottawa Community Foundation, seeks a Senior Program Specialist to support OCAF operations and program implementation. As a small team, OCAF is looking for an individual with…
EV Experience/Expérience VÉ Hits the Road
The Ottawa Climate Action Fund (OCAF), an initiative of the Ottawa Community Foundation (OCF) and the OCF are proud to be founding sponsors of EnviroCentre’s EV Experience/Expérience VÉ, a milestone on the road to decarbonizing…
Year One Turns OCAF Vision into Reality
After guiding the Ottawa Climate Action Fund through a year of planning and organization, Advisory Board Co-Chairs Brian Toller and Tracey Clark are breathing a sigh of relief that the heavy lifting is done—and the…