Special Interest Grants
Hampton Roads Community Foundation's Special Interest Grants fund research and science-based projects in mental health, disabilities, horticulture, arts, and more for South Hampton Roads nonprofits.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Special Interest Grants — full application deadline; annual; online application)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range by area: $1,000–$75,000; most grants fall between $2,500–$65,000; some specific funds have caps (e.g., Veterans up to $5,000, Animal Welfare up to $15,000, Pianos up to $75,000).
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations serving South Hampton Roads in targeted areas such as abuse survivor assistance, animal welfare, disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, arts, schools, veterans, and more.
Key Information: Applicants must closely match the specific focus and eligibility of each fund; financial documentation required.
Description
The Special Interest Grants program from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation is designed to support nonprofit organizations addressing a diverse range of community needs in South Hampton Roads, Virginia. Funding is made possible by donor-established endowments, each focused on a specific cause or population, including but not limited to: abuse survivors, animal welfare, developmental disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, outreach to seniors, arts and humanities, high schools, piano acquisition/repair, and veterans’ services. Each fund has unique priorities and eligibility requirements, reflecting donor intent, and enables organizations to deliver targeted programs that enrich local communities.
