Planning on starting a business someday?

8 Grants Worth - Each

We have awarded over 160 grants worth over $530,000 since 1997.

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Need financial assistance to realise your goals?

$40,000 in grants will be awarded

High marks are NOT a requirement

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The ManCap Foundation is a non-profit, federally registered charity founded in 1996 by the ManCap Group of companies. The foundation has raised over $1,000,000 to foster entrepreneurship and leadership in Alberta's youth.

The Foundation has built an endowment at the Edmonton Community Foundation worth $1,012,239 that today awards eight scholarships worth $5,000 each to Alberta high school students entering their first year of post-secondary studies. High marks are not a requirement and financial need is a criterion. Since 1997 we have awarded 168 grants worth $536,500, and because our endowment is fully funded and growing, we will continue to award $40,000 in scholarships each year in perpetuity.

The foundation also supports success experience programs in our community through organizations like Junior Achievement, Scouts Canada, the YMCA and Norquest College.

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Featured Honouree:

Eric Wiedman

Eric Wiedman is the founder of Wayne Homes and many other businesses and is a Past President of the Canadian Home Builders Association, Edmonton Region. Mr. Weidman helped many European immigrants get established in Edmonton by providing them with employment, fair treatment and sound advice. Mr. Weidman believes, “Hard work is the price of success.”
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Our Mission

To foster the development of leadership, entrepreneurial skills and knowledge among Alberta's young people.

Our Vision

Is an Alberta where young people consider entrepreneurship as a career option. An Alberta where young people understand "real world" economics and business. An Alberta where leadership abilities of young people are encouraged and developed to provide the Alberta leaders of tomorrow.

2024 Grant Recipients

  • Cristina Iordache
  • Abisola Olurin
  • Mehak Sharma
  • Luke Sorensen
  • Ahmed Tahir
  • Zoya Vats
  • Tyler Wilson
  • Judy Zhu
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Featured Partner:

YMCA of Northern Alberta

YMCA SKY High is a fun outdoor adventure and leadership program that provides an environment in which youth can build the healthy social skills that help develop personal, academic, and career potential. Youth will participate in workshops and fun activities that may include: biking, rock climbing, camping and canoeing. The program works to address barriers to success through group and individual activities. In order to participate youth need to complete a nomination form. Nomination packages are available now for pickup from the Bill Rees YMCA. See all our partners