Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF)

Established in 2000, the Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF) is a non-profit, community-driven organization dedicated to fostering economic equality and a thriving local community. It bridges the gap for entrepreneurs, skilled immigrants, and social enterprises that may not qualify for traditional financing by providing microloans for business development, professional accreditation, and social projects. OCLF operates on a model of social investing, where it raises capital from community members and organizations and then lends that money out to create opportunities and build a more inclusive local economy.