Dive Instructor Advanced Dive Training Grants
This grant supports women and non-binary certified divers in achieving professional dive instructor certification through funding for advanced training and essential gear.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates: October 31, 2026: Full application deadline | October 31, 2026: Letters of recommendation deadline
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per grant (2 grants awarded): typically $500 for training, $500 for gear, all for dive instructor-level advancement.
Summary: Supports certified divers—especially women and non-binary individuals—in advancing to professional dive instructor certification through funding for training and essential gear.
Key Information: Applications and letters of recommendation must both be submitted by the deadline; late materials are not accepted.
Description
The Dive Instructor Advanced Dive Training Grants, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), are designed to help certified divers achieve professional dive instructor-level certification. The grants specifically support women and non-binary individuals by providing funding for advanced dive training and the purchase of essential dive gear (excluding cameras). Each grant is intended to culminate in an instructor certification from an internationally recognized diver-training agency, fostering professional growth and leadership in the diving community.
