Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program
Deadline: 6/4/2021
Amount: $350,000–$750,000
Website: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=333076
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/wb/grants/wanto
Description:
The purpose of the program is to expand pathways for women to enter and lead in all industries. This program aims to provide technical assistance (TA) to employers and labor unions 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 (as defined in section IV.E.3) for women in A/NTO to improve their retention.
Eligible applicants:
community based organizations