Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (“WANTO”) Technical Assistance Grant Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 17.701 (USAspending.gov).
- Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership, Inc. $749,994
- Tradeswomen, Incorporated $749,942
- Center For Employment Training $724,998
- Chicago Women In Trades $724,998
- Gang Alternative, Inc. $724,998
- Apprenticeship And Nontraditional Employmentfor Women (Anew) $724,998
- Keiki 'O Ka 'Aina Preschool, Inc. $722,408
- Workforce Alliance, Inc. $722,408
- Careerrise Inc $722,408
- Building Futures $721,830
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
This program is intended to award grants to community- based organizations to provide technical assistance ("TA") to employers and labor unions to encourage employment of women in apprenticeable and nontraditional occupations ("A/NTO”).
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Generally, the procedure is as follows: A technical review panel will carefully evaluate applications against the selection criteria. These criteria are based on the policy goals, priorities, and emphases set forth in the FOA/NOFO.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
For grants, from 45 to 90 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
This program is intended to award grants to community- based organizations to provide technical assistance (“TA”) to employers and labor unions to encourage employment of women in apprenticeable and nontraditional occupations (“A/NTO”).
Mission Categories
Primary: General and Special Interest Organizations
Other categories:
Vocational EducationWork Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The WANTO Technical Assistance Grant Program is intended to award grants to community-based organizations to provide technical assistance (“TA”) to employers and labor unions to encourage employment of women in apprenticeable occupations and nontraditional occupations (“A/NTO”), specifically by: Developing (establishing, expanding, and/or enhancing) pre-apprenticeship, 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 and facilitating networks for women in A/NTO to improve their retention.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements