Advanced Dive Training Grants: Dive Instructor
The Advanced Dive Training Grants: Dive Instructor from Women Divers Hall of Fame fund advanced training for women and non-binary divers pursuing instructor certification.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates: November 30, 2026: Full application deadline (applications close at 5:00 PM New York time)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per grant; typically split $500 for training and $500 for dive gear, but full amount can be used for training.
Summary: Supports certified women and non-binary divers in obtaining instructor-level certification through internationally recognized agencies.
Key Information: Two grants available; applicants must be open-water certified or higher.
Description
This grant, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), is designed to help certified divers—specifically women and non-binary individuals—advance their training to become dive instructors. The award supports both the cost of advanced dive training and essential dive gear, with the goal of fostering leadership and expertise within the diving community. Training must culminate in an instructor certification from an internationally recognized diver-training agency.
