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:

Lewis Nakatsui

Lewis Nakatsui is a founder of the ManCap Group of Companies and a founder of the ManCap Foundation. Mr. Nakatsui has held many senior leadership roles in the Canadian home building industry, including President of the Canadian Home Builders Association, and is a sought-after advisor to government and industry serving on committees, boards and task forces.
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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:

Scouts Canada

Scouts Canada is the country's leading youth organization. For more than 100 years, we have brought a world of adventure, outdoor experience and friendship to 17 million Canadian youth. See all our partners