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"Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Women's Bureau and Employment and Training Administration. This program provides technical assistance to employers and labor unions to encourage the employment of women in apprenticeable and nontraditional occupations.
This includes developing pre-apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship, or other nontraditional skills training programs to prepare women for careers in fields like advanced manufacturing, construction, energy, health care, information technology, finance, and transportation. Grant recipients can use a portion of their funding to support services such as childcare, transportation, tuition, and work-related gear.
The grant also supports ongoing orientations for employers, unions, and workers on creating a successful environment for women, and setting up support groups or networks for women to improve their retention. While the grants are awarded to organizations, the summary mentions support for individuals through wrap-around services.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Only Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) are eligible to apply. A consortium of CBOs may apply as a single applicant. Applicants with experience working with or as an equity intermediary are encouraged to apply, as well as applicants with a proposed focus on expanding outreach/recruitment to historically underrepresented communities, including but not limited to women of color and women with disabilities, women at or below the federal poverty line, formerly incarcerated women, immigrant women, transgender women, and women who live in rural geographic areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $350,000 - $750,000 (Individual awards, with a total of $10,000,000 available). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 6, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Women's Bureau and Employment and Training Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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