If you are applying for the Nightingale Fund, please note that a special cover sheet and application form are now required. The funder also clarified that most awards are restricted to program or project support rather than general operating expenses, and explicitly added Franklin and Isle of Wight County to the list of eligible geographic areas.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Special Interest Grants — annual full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $500 (Nightingale Fund) to $75,000 (E.K. Sloane Piano Fund); most areas $1,000–$65,000; see program area for details.
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations in South Hampton Roads addressing targeted community needs through endowed funds focused on specific populations and interests.
Key Information: Applicants must align with one of 11 special interest areas and meet geographic and nonprofit status requirements.