FY25 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program
ID: 357685Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Womens Bureau (DOL-WB)

Award Range

$350K - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Dec 12, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Not available
Description

The Women's Bureau is offering the FY25 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program to provide funding for community-based organizations (CBOs) that support women's participation in apprenticeable and nontraditional occupations. The program aims to develop and enhance training programs, provide resources for employers and labor unions, and establish support networks for women in industries where they are historically underrepresented, such as advanced manufacturing, construction, and healthcare. With an estimated total funding of $6 million, the program anticipates awarding 17 grants ranging from $350,000 to $750,000. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by June 10, 2025, and can reach out to the grantor at WB.OGM@dol.gov for further information.

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