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Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This program awards grants to community-based organizations to attract and retain women in Registered Apprenticeship programs and industries where they are underrepresented, such as manufacturing, construction, and cybersecurity.
While not directly for women-owned businesses, it supports workforce development that can benefit women entrepreneurs in these fields.
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gov Maintenance Calendar FY25 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:FOA-WB-25-01 Funding Opportunity Title:FY25 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Employment, Labor and Training Expected Number of Awards:14 Assistance Listings:17.
701 -- Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (���WANTO���) Technical Assistance Grant Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Jul 16, 2025 Original Closing Date for Applications:Aug 08, 2025 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications:Aug 08, 2025 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date:Sep 07, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 5,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:Please note these additional eligibility requirements: Only CBOs as defined in Appendix B are eligible to apply for these grants.
A consortium of CBOs may apply as a single applicant; in such instances, the applicant should provide a copy of the consortium agreement that specifies which entity will administer the grant. Please see Section III of Funding Opportunity Announcement for all eligibility requirements.
## Additional Information Agency Name:Womens Bureau Description:This program aims to provide technical assistance to employers (which may include public sector entities) and labor unions in the United States and its territories to encourage employment of women in both apprenticeable occupations and nontraditional occupations (A/NTO), specifically in the following ways:1.)
Developing (establishing, expanding, and/or enhancing) pre-apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship (as defined in Appendix B "Acronyms and Definitions"), or other nontraditional skills training programs designed to prepare women for careers in A/NTO;2.) Providing ongoing orientations or other resources for employers, unions, and workers on creating a successful environment for women in A/NTO; and/or 3.)
Setting up support groups, facilitating networks, and/or providing supportive services (as defined in section IV. E. 3) for women in A/NTO to improve their retention.
Applicants may propose to provide technical assistance to support women’s full and effective participation in apprenticeable and non-traditional occupations. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are community-based organizations that propose to provide technical assistance to expand pathways for women in apprenticeships and nontraditional occupations. Individual women entrepreneurs would benefit indirectly through these programs. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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