This grant supports women divers in pursuing advanced recreational dive training and certification to enhance their skills and leadership in the diving community.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates: October 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per grant (2 grants available); typically $500 for dive training, $500 for gear (all funds may be allocated to training if desired)
Summary: Supports women divers seeking advanced recreational dive training and certification beyond open water level.
Key Information: Applications close at 5:00 pm New York time; no late submissions or letters accepted.
These grants are designed to support women divers who wish to pursue advanced dive training beyond the open water diver level for recreational or personal diving purposes. The funding enables recipients to further their diving education and skills, culminating in certification from an internationally recognized diver-training agency. The program aims to foster growth, expertise, and leadership among women in the diving community by removing financial barriers to advanced training.