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Community Capital Fund

The Community Capital Fund (CCF) is an OCH-sponsored program that was created in 2009 as a tenant engagement program.

Tenants submit proposals to purchase amenities or engage in beautification projects in their communities.

Some of the past successful projects included:

  • Community bulletin boards
  • Lounge and community kitchen upgrades, furniture and equipment
  • Courtyard upgrades and enhancements
  • Outdoor amenities like picnic tables and benches
  • Gardening equipment, garden beds, sheds
  • Recreational equipment
  • Barbeques

Applications have been closed for 2024.

Annual Community Capital Fund

$100,000

was set aside from this year’s capital budget for the Community Capital Fund.

In 2023

55

proposals were received

10,000

tenants benefitted from community improvements

55

projects funded

The Application and Selection Process

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Tenants submit proposals to a Selection Committee

Tenants identify a plan to fundraise, recruit, and manage volunteers to contribute toward the community projects that will enhance and benefit their communities.

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Proposals are reviewed by a select committee

This selection committee is made up of Tenant Advisory Group members and OCH employees. In 2022, the selection committee received 55 proposals, all of which have been funded.

Read articles about successful projects funded by the Community Capital Fund