Advanced Dive Training Grants: Dive Instructor
The Advanced Dive Training Grants: Dive Instructor from Women Divers Hall of Fame support women and non-binary divers in achieving professional dive instructor certification.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates: November 30, 2026: Full application submission deadline | November 30, 2026: Letters of recommendation submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per grant (typically split between training and dive gear); 2 grants awarded annually
Summary: Supports women and non-binary certified divers seeking to achieve professional dive instructor certification.
Key Information: Both application and letters of recommendation must be submitted by the deadline; no late materials accepted.
Description
The Advanced Dive Training Grants: Dive Instructor, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), are designed to help women and non-binary individuals advance their diving skills to the level of professional dive instructor. These grants provide financial support for training and equipment, aiming to empower recipients to achieve instructor certification and contribute as leaders in the diving community. The program is sponsored by Girls that Scuba and WDHOF Member Erin O'Neill.
