The Women’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor is soliciting applications for the FY24 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program.
Donor Name: Womens Bureau
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline:06/10/2024
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
This program aims to provide technical assistance (TA) 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:
- Developing (establishing, expanding, and/or enhancing) pre-apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship , or other nontraditional skills training programs designed to prepare women for careers in A/NTO;
- Providing ongoing orientations or other resources for employers, unions, and workers on creating a successful environment for women in A/NTO; and/or
- Setting up support groups, facilitating networks, and/or providing supportive services for women in A/NTO to improve their retention.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $750,000
- Award Floor: $350,000
Project Period
The period of performance is 24 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.