FY25 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program
Agency: Womens Bureau
Assistance Listings: 17.701 -- Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (���WANTO���) Technical Assistance Grant Program
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
WB.OGM@dol.gov
Documents
File name | Description | Last updated |
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FOA-WB-25-01.pdf | FOA-WB-25-01.pdf | Jul 9, 2025 01:12 PM UTC |
Financial_System_Risk_Assessment_-fillable_8.17.23.pdf | Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable 8.17.23.pdf | Jul 9, 2025 01:12 PM UTC |
FOA-WB-25-01_Amendment_One.pdf | FOA-WB-25-01 Amendment One | Jul 16, 2025 07:58 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: August 8, 2025
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Award
$5,000,000
Program Funding
14
Expected awards
$350,000
Award Minimum
$750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FOA-WB-25-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Employment labor and training
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
3
Posted date:
July 9, 2025
Archive date:
September 7, 2025