Advanced Dive Training Grants for Certified Divers – Underwater Photography
This grant supports U.S.-based women divers seeking advanced underwater photography training and equipment to document marine life, honoring Jim Leffard’s legacy.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame (https://www.wdhof.org)
Due Dates: October 31, 2025 | October 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,500 per award; 1 grant per year; funds may be used for training and up to $1,000 for photography equipment.
Summary: Supports U.S.-based women divers seeking advanced underwater photography training, honoring Jim Leffard’s legacy.
Description
This grant, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), is designed to support women of any age living in the United States who wish to deepen their knowledge of the ocean environment by combining scuba diving with underwater photography. Established in memory of Jim Leffard, a renowned underwater photographer and marine educator, the award aims to foster the next generation of women divers passionate about exploring and documenting marine life through photography. The grant provides funding for both formal underwater photography training and the purchase of appropriate photography equipment.
