FY26 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
FY26 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program is a Womens Bureau grant providing $350K to $750K for nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-07-06 (closing today). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- 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.
How to Apply
$350K–$750K
2026-07-06
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY26 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program from Womens Bureau, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Womens Bureau before the deadline.
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FY26 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FY26 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program?
FY26 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program is offered by Womens Bureau and is generally open to nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the FY26 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program provide?
FY26 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program provides between $350K and $750K per award from Womens Bureau. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the FY26 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program deadline?
Applications for FY26 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program are due 2026-07-06 (closing today). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Womens Bureau, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the FY26 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program?
To apply for FY26 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Womens Bureau.
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