J. Berman Memorial Grant for Sea Turtle Conservation
The J. Berman Memorial Grant for Sea Turtle Conservation funds women-led, hands-on sea turtle conservation projects through the Women Divers Hall of Fame.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates: November 30, 2026: Full application submission deadline for 2027 WDHOF scholarships and training grants (applications and letters of recommendation must be submitted by this date; closes at 5:00 pm New York time)
Funding Amounts: One $2,000 grant; funds must be used within 18 months of award (by August 31, 2028).
Summary: Supports women-led, hands-on sea turtle conservation activities (not research), funding direct conservation fieldwork, supplies, or equipment.
Key Information: Grant cannot be used for salary, tuition, living expenses, or prior incurred costs.
Description
The J. Berman Memorial Grant for Sea Turtle Conservation, administered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), provides a $2,000 award to a qualified woman of any age to advance sea turtle conservation through direct action projects. The grant is specifically for practical, hands-on conservation activities and does not support research projects. Eligible activities may include fieldwork, purchase of supplies, or equipment essential for implementing a well-defined conservation plan. Applicants must clearly articulate their conservation activity, expected outputs and outcomes, and how results will be communicated to relevant resource managers or agencies.
