The Women Divers Hall of Fame offers grants to help women certified divers pursue advanced recreational dive training and achieve higher-level certifications.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per grant (typically $500 for training, $500 for gear; entire amount may be used for training)
Summary: Supports women divers seeking advanced recreational dive training beyond open water level, culminating in certification from an internationally recognized agency.
Key Information: Applicants must be women certified at open-water diver level or higher; funds must be used within 18 months of award.
The Advanced Dive Training Grants (for Certified Divers): Recreational Diving, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), are designed to empower and support women divers who wish to advance their recreational diving skills beyond the open water level. The grant encourages further dive education and hands-on experience, culminating in advanced certification from an internationally recognized agency. The program aims to foster continued education, increased confidence, and personal growth within the recreational diving community for women.