This grant supports women divers advancing from recreational to technical diving by funding training and equipment for TDI certification.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame (https://www.wdhof.org)
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (applications open) | October 31, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per award (typically $500 for training, $500 for technical dive gear; all for training if requested); 1 grant awarded annually
Summary: Supports women divers advancing from recreational to technical diving by funding training and gear for TDI certification.
The Advanced Dive Training Grants for Certified Divers – Technical, administered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), are designed to assist women divers who wish to progress from recreational to technical diving. The grant provides financial support for advanced training in technical diving disciplines—such as mixed gas, rebreather, or cave diving—and the purchase of required technical dive equipment. Recipients must use the funds to pursue training that leads to Technical Diving International (TDI) certification, supporting women in acquiring specialized skills and credentials necessary for technical diving.