# FY26 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/foa-wb-26-01-fy26-women-in-apprenticeship-and-nontraditional-occupations/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362692

> Womens Bureau offered grants of up to $750,000 (at least $350,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make about 28 awards worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 6, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FOA-WB-26-01 |
| Agency | Womens Bureau |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 6, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | $350,000 |
| Expected awards | 28 |
| Total funding | $10.0 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are any eligible organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization's religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization. Please also note these additional eligibility requirements: Only CBOs as defined in Section III.G. 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 the Funding Oppportunity Announcement for all eligibility requirements.

## What the grant funds

The Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor (DOL, or the Department, or we), announces the availability of approximately $10,000,000 in grant funds authorized by the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations ("WANTO") Act of 1992, Pub. L. 102-530, 29 U.S.C. § 2501 et seq.; 29 U.S.C. § 13; and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 for the WANTO Technical Assistance Grant Program. This program aims to provide technical assistance (TA) to employers and labor unions in the United States and its territories to encourage employment of women in apprenticeable occupations or nontraditional occupations (A/NTO), such as Advanced Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology (IT), mining, and Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base, specifically in the following ways: 1.) Developing (establishing, expanding, and/or enhancing) pre-apprenticeships that lead to Registered Apprenticeships, Registered Apprenticeship (as defined in Section III.G. 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 III.H.3.) for women in A/NTO to improve their retention.

## Questions people ask

### Is FOA-WB-26-01 still open?

No. It closed on July 6, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY26 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 FY26 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program?

Closed July 6, 2026. 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 $10.0 million in total across about 28 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.