Advanced Dive Training Grants: Photography
The Advanced Dive Training Grants: Photography by Women Divers Hall of Fame support US women divers advancing their underwater photography skills through training and equipment.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (applications open) | November 30, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 total; up to $1,000 may be used for photography equipment, or the full amount for training.
Summary: Supports U.S. women divers seeking advanced underwater photography training and equipment.
Key Information: Applicants must be women residing in the U.S. with open-water diver certification or higher.
Description
This grant, established in memory of Jim Leffard, is offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) to support women in the United States who wish to advance their skills in scuba diving and underwater photography. The award is intended to help recipients enroll in specialized underwater photography courses and/or acquire essential photography equipment, fostering both technical diving expertise and creative expression beneath the surface.
