Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA DFA PY 09 03
Apply for SGA DFA PY 09 03
- The Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.201 Registered Apprenticeship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 30, 2010 and posted on Mar 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 29, 2010 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is April 29, 2010. Applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are Community Based Organization/Registered Apprenticeship Program (CBO/RAP) Consortia as defined in Section VIII.F of this solicitation. The lead eligible applicant for the CBO/RAP consortia and the fiscal agent for the grant must be a CBO.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) funding opportunity administered through the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Office of Apprenticeship (OA) in partnership with the DOL Women's Bureau (WB). Its purpose is to expand the placement and long-term retention of women in registered apprenticeships and other nontraditional occupations, with an emphasis on practical strategies that help women enter, succeed, and stay in career paths where they have historically been underrepresented. The program authority comes from the WANTO Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-530, 29 USC 2501 et seq.), and the solicitation covers Program Years 2009 and 2010.
Funding for this opportunity totals an estimated $1.8 million, with plans to make six awards. Each grant award is set at $300,000 (both the floor and the ceiling are $300,000), meaning applicants propose projects that fit within a fixed award size rather than a range. The funding instrument is a discretionary grant under the Employment, Labor and Training activity category, and it is associated with CFDA number 17.201 (Registered Apprenticeship). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of award.
Eligibility is narrowly targeted. Applicants must apply as a Community Based Organization/Registered Apprenticeship Program (CBO/RAP) consortium, as defined in the solicitation (referenced as Section VIII.F). Importantly, the lead applicant and fiscal agent must be a community-based organization. In practice, this structure is meant to ensure that community-based groups with experience serving women are formally partnered with registered apprenticeship programs, aligning recruitment and support services with real apprenticeship slots and employer demand.
The projects supported under WANTO are expected to be innovative and action-oriented, focused on improving the full pipeline and experience for women entering apprenticeships in nontraditional occupations. The solicitation highlights key areas such as outreach and recruitment (building awareness and interest), hiring and placement (helping women access apprenticeship opportunities), training and supportive preparation (addressing readiness and skill-building needs), and retention (reducing barriers that cause attrition once women are in apprenticeship or related employment). The overarching goal is not only to bring more women into these programs but also to ensure they remain in the apprenticeship track and succeed in employment outcomes.
The opportunity was posted and created on March 30, 2010, under Funding Opportunity Number SGA DFA PY 09 03, titled Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO). Applications were due by April 29, 2010, and had to be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The archive date is May 29, 2010. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Mamie Williams, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-693-3341.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant?
The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) funding opportunity intended to expand the placement and long-term retention of women in registered apprenticeships and other nontraditional occupations.
Which DOL offices administer or support this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is administered through the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Office of Apprenticeship (OA), in partnership with the DOL Women's Bureau (WB).
What is the main purpose of the WANTO grant?
The purpose is to expand the placement and long-term retention of women in registered apprenticeships and other nontraditional occupations, emphasizing practical strategies that help women enter, succeed in, and stay in career paths where they have historically been underrepresented.
What law authorizes the WANTO program?
The program authority comes from the WANTO Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-530, 29 USC 2501 et seq.).
What program years does this solicitation cover?
The solicitation covers Program Years 2009 and 2010.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SGA DFA PY 09 03.
What is the title of the funding opportunity announcement?
The title is Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO).
How much total funding is expected to be available?
Total funding for this opportunity is estimated at $1.8 million.
How many awards does the DOL plan to make?
The DOL planned to make six awards.
How much is each individual grant award?
Each grant award is set at $300,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The floor and the ceiling are both $300,000, meaning the award amount is fixed at $300,000 per grant.
Do applicants propose a budget range or a fixed project size?
Applicants propose projects that fit within a fixed award size of $300,000 rather than proposing within a funding range.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant.
What activity category is associated with this grant?
This opportunity falls under the Employment, Labor and Training activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The associated CFDA number is 17.201 (Registered Apprenticeship).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited to applicants that apply as a Community Based Organization/Registered Apprenticeship Program (CBO/RAP) consortium, as defined in the solicitation (referenced as Section VIII.F).
Who must serve as the lead applicant and fiscal agent?
The lead applicant and fiscal agent must be a community-based organization.
Why does the solicitation require a CBO/RAP consortium structure?
The structure is intended to ensure community-based organizations with experience serving women are formally partnered with registered apprenticeship programs, aligning recruitment and support services with actual apprenticeship slots and employer demand.
What kinds of projects does WANTO support?
Supported projects are expected to be innovative and action-oriented, focused on improving the full pipeline and experience for women entering apprenticeships in nontraditional occupations.
What key service areas does the solicitation emphasize?
The solicitation highlights outreach and recruitment, hiring and placement, training and supportive preparation, and retention.
What does outreach and recruitment mean in the context of this grant?
Outreach and recruitment refers to building awareness and interest among women in registered apprenticeships and nontraditional occupations.
What does hiring and placement mean in the context of this grant?
Hiring and placement refers to helping women access apprenticeship opportunities.
What does training and supportive preparation mean in the context of this grant?
Training and supportive preparation refers to addressing readiness and skill-building needs to support women entering and progressing in apprenticeships and related employment.
What does retention mean in the context of this grant?
Retention refers to reducing barriers that cause attrition once women are in apprenticeship or related employment, with the goal of keeping women on the apprenticeship track and supporting successful employment outcomes.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 30, 2010.
When were applications due?
Applications were due by April 29, 2010, and had to be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is May 29, 2010.
Who was the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The point of contact was Mamie Williams, Grants Management Specialist.
How could applicants reach the listed point of contact?
Mamie Williams could be reached by phone at 202-693-3341.
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