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Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO)

Administrating Agency

US Department of Labor

Apprenticeship Funding

Apprenticeship Specific

Target Customer

Women in nontraditional occupations

Purpose

On top of funding to expand Registered Apprenticeships, these grants go to community-based organizations working to ensure the success of women in apprenticeship programs by developing pre-apprenticeship programs, providing supportive services, and securing other forms of assistance.

Eligible to Access Funding

  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Local workforce councils
  • Community-based organizations
Ongoing Funding Yes
Requires Grant Applications Yes
PY 2023-2024 Federal Funds $5,000,000
PY 2025-2026 Federal Funds $5,000,000