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Eligible: Nonprofits

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$350,000 - $750,000

Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations Grant Program

From US Department of Labor

The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant helps to expand pathways for women to enter and lead in all industries. Organizations receiving funds will develop pre-apprenticeship or nontraditional skills training programs for women, provide training for employers, unions, and workers on creating a successful environment for women, or set up support groups, facilitating networks, or provide support services for women to improve retention.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations Grant Program

    • Source

      US Department of Labor

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $10,000,000

    • Number of Awards

      28

    • Award Range

      $350,000 - $750,000

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Topics

    Manufacturing
    Resilience

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Nonprofits

    • Sector

      Manufacturing, Resilience

    • Activity

      Education & Outreach, Financial Help, Program Management

    • Eligibility

      Eligible Applicants

      • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
      • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
      • Faith-based organizations
      • Community-based organizations

      Eligible Activities

      • Developing, establishing, expanding, and/or enhancing pre-apprenticeships that lead to Registered Apprenticeships or other nontraditional skills training programs designed to prepare women for careers.
      • Providing ongoing orientations or other resources for employers, unions, and workers on creating a successful environment for women.
      • Setting up support groups, facilitating networks, and/or providing supportive services to improve their retention.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Requirements

      38 U.S.C. 4215 requires U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL) grantees to provide priority to veterans and spouses of certain veterans for employment, training, and placement services in any job training program directly funded, in whole or in part, by DOL.

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Jun 5, 2026

    • Application Close Date

      Jul 6, 2026

    • Application Close Time

      8:59 PM PST

    • Open Date

      Jun 5, 2026

    • Period of Performance Start

      Sep 30, 2026

    • Period of Performance End

      Sep 30, 2028

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