The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program provides funding to help employers and labor unions support women in careers that are traditionally male-dominated. This includes fields like advanced manufacturing, AI, IT, mining, and shipbuilding. The goal is to develop programs that prepare women for these careers, offer resources to create supportive work environments, and set up networks and support services to help women succeed and stay in these jobs.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that want to help women enter and succeed in traditionally male-dominated fields. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Native American tribal organizations, and other unrestricted entities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit entities
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) status (if applying as a nonprofit)
- Entities not based in the U.S. or its territories
- Applications not focused on apprenticeable or nontraditional occupations
- Incomplete applications
What You May Need
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status (if applicable)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational background and experience
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Plan for measuring success
- Documentation of past successes in similar projects
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with the focus on nontraditional occupations.
- Be clear about how your program will support women specifically.
- Prepare to demonstrate your organization's capacity to manage the grant.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include unrestricted entities, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and Native American tribal organizations. This means that a wide range of organizations can apply, but they must be based in the United States or its territories and focus on supporting women in apprenticeable or nontraditional occupations.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that want to help women enter and succeed in traditionally male-dominated fields. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Native American tribal organizations, and other unrestricted entities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit entities
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) status (if applying as a nonprofit)
- Entities not based in the U.S. or its territories
- Applications not focused on apprenticeable or nontraditional occupations
- Incomplete applications
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop pre-apprenticeship programs, provide orientations and resources for creating supportive environments, and set up support groups and networks for women in nontraditional occupations.
Total Program Funding
$10,000,000
Expected Awards
28
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 6, 2026(23 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a nonprofit or tribal organization
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Draft a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather organizational background information
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Develop a success measurement plan
- Compile documentation of past project successes