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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357685
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Labor's Women’s Bureau is offering the FY25 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program, aimed at providing approximately $5 million in funding to support community-based organizations (CBOs) in facilitating women's access to Registered Apprenticeship and nontraditional occupations. Eligible applicants, which include nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, can request grants ranging from $350,000 to $750,000 to develop pre-apprenticeship programs, provide supportive services, and enhance retention of women in high-wage jobs within these fields. This initiative is part of a broader effort to close the gender gap in skilled trades and improve economic security for women. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by August 8, 2025, and further inquiries can be directed to WB.OGM@dol.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    WB.OGM@dol.gov
    Files
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    Financial.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) focused on assessing grantees' financial systems to ensure they can responsibly manage public funds. The document outlines requirements for accounting systems in compliance with federal regulations, emphasizing that records must accurately track fund receipt and expenditure, support documentation, and enable current financial reporting. It requests detailed information from applicants, including organizational structure, financial stability, and features of their accounting systems. Specific inquiries relate to government evaluations of the accounting systems, budgeting controls, time distribution records, and internal controls for safeguarding grant funds. Furthermore, applicants must disclose any ongoing legal or financial problems and provide audited financial statements if available. The FOA stresses the importance of an effective accounting system that aligns with standards set by federal regulations to uphold the public trust inherent in the handling of government funds. This announcement is part of broader federal and state initiatives to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of grant resources.
    FOA-WB-25-01.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Women’s Bureau has announced the FY25 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program, providing approximately $5 million in funding. This program aims to facilitate technical assistance for community-based organizations (CBOs) that help women access and thrive in Registered Apprenticeship and nontraditional occupations. Eligible organizations can apply for grants between $350,000 and $750,000, with a performance period of 24 months starting in September 2025. The program prioritizes applicants demonstrating experience in preparing women for employment in these fields, with a focus on creating pre-apprenticeship programs, providing supportive services, and driving retention of women in high-wage jobs. Key application details require a submission by August 8, 2025, via Grants.gov, along with specific eligibility criteria such as a letter detailing the organization’s CBO status. The announcement underscores the commitment to closing the gender gap in skilled trades and enhancing economic security for women.
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