# FY25 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/foa-wb-25-01-fy25-women-in-apprenticeship-and-nontraditional-occupations/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357685

> Womens Bureau offered grants of up to $750,000 (at least $350,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make about 14 awards worth $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 8, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FOA-WB-25-01 |
| Agency | Womens Bureau |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 8, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | $350,000 |
| Expected awards | 14 |
| Total funding | $5.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 17.701 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Please note these additional eligibility requirements: Only CBOs as defined in Appendix B are eligible to apply for these grants. A consortium of CBOs may apply as a single applicant; in such instances, the applicant should provide a copy of the consortium agreement that specifies which entity will administer the grant. Please see Section III of Funding Opportunity Announcement for all eligibility requirements.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is FOA-WB-25-01 still open?

No. It closed on August 8, 2025.

### Who can apply for FY25 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program?

Womens Bureau accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY25 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program?

Closed August 8, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $750,000 each. About $5.0 million in total across about 14 awards.

### Who has won Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (“WANTO”) Technical Assistance Grant Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Chicago Women in Trades, Fresh Start Women's Foundation, an Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership, Inc. The program made 35 awards worth $20.6 million in that time.