Advanced Dive Training Grants: Photography
The Advanced Dive Training Grants: Photography from Women Divers Hall of Fame funds US women divers to advance their underwater photography skills and equipment for marine exploration and documentation.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates: November 30, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications close November 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm New York time)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 per award; up to $1,000 may be used for photography gear, remainder for training; must be used within 18 months of award.
Summary: Supports US women divers seeking advanced training and equipment for underwater photography to foster ocean exploration and documentation.
Description
This grant, administered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), supports women divers based in the United States who wish to expand their skills in underwater photography. The program is inspired by the legacy of Jim Leffard, an accomplished underwater photographer and ocean advocate. The grant enables recipients to pursue formal underwater photography training and purchase appropriate photography equipment, ultimately empowering women to document and share the beauty and complexity of marine environments.
