[Hampton Roads Community Foundation](https://hamptonroadscf.org)

October 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)

Grants typically range from $5,000 to $65,000 per award.

Supports nonprofits serving abuse survivors, with emphasis on domestic violence and residential facilities for children in South Hampton Roads.

--- ## Description The Sue Cook Winfrey Fund is a Special Interest Grant administered by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. It supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving adults and children who have experienced abuse, with a particular focus on domestic violence. The fund gives preference to organizations operating residential facilities for children, aiming to provide safe environments and essential services for those affected by abuse. The goal is to strengthen the network of care for abuse survivors within the South Hampton Roads region. --- ## Due Dates - October 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (Special Interest Grants — Sue Cook Winfrey Fund) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from **$5,000 to $65,000**. - Funding is generally for program/project support; ongoing operating support is not prioritized. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations**. - Organizations must serve **residents of South Hampton Roads, Virginia**. - Eligible programs must provide services to **adults and/or children who are abused**, with a primary focus on **domestic violence**. - Preference is given to organizations that operate **residential facilities for children**. - Applicants must meet the Foundation’s [general eligibility requirements](http://www.hamptonroadscf.org/Nonprofits/Apply-for-a-Grant/Eligibility-Requirements). - **Ineligible entities** include individuals, organizations without public charity tax-exemption, fundraising events, routine maintenance projects, religious activities, and others as specified in the Foundation's eligibility guidelines. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted **online** via the [Hampton Roads Community Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=hamptonroadscf). - Review the [sample application form](https://hamptonroadscf.org/assets/documents/2025-Special-Interest-Grant-Programs-Application-Sample.pdf) to prepare your submission. - Required attachments include: - Recent **independently audited financial statements** or a **full IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ** (990-N is not accepted for this fund). - Current list of board of directors with affiliations. - Detailed, itemized program budget and organizational operating budget. - Program logic model, implementation timeline, and other supporting documents as outlined in the application instructions. - Applicants must demonstrate how their programs address abuse (with a focus on domestic violence) and, if applicable, provide details on residential services for children. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) information and demographic data collection practices are required as part of the application. --- ## Additional Information - Applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation at least one month prior to the deadline if they have eligibility questions or wish to discuss their proposal. - Only full 990s or 990-EZs are accepted for this fund; organizations submitting 990-Ns will not be considered. - Grant decisions are typically communicated in December following the October 1 deadline. --- ## External Links - [Special Interest Grants – Sue Cook Winfrey Fund Overview](https://hamptonroadscf.org/nonprofits/apply-for-a-grant/special-interest-grants) - [Application Deadlines](http://www.hamptonroadscf.org/Nonprofits/Apply-for-a-Grant/Application-Deadlines) - [Eligibility Requirements](http://www.hamptonroadscf.org/Nonprofits/Apply-for-a-Grant/Eligibility-Requirements) - [Apply Online](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=hamptonroadscf) - [Sample Application Form (PDF)](https://hamptonroadscf.org/assets/documents/2025-Special-Interest-Grant-Programs-Application-Sample.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Info@HamptonRoadsCF.org](mailto:Info@HamptonRoadsCF.org) \| (757) 622-7951 | | Grants/Program Questions | [grants@hamptonroadscf.org](mailto:grants@hamptonroadscf.org) | | Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://hamptonroadscf.org/about/contact) | | Office Address | 101 W. Main St, Suite #4500, Norfolk, VA 23510 |

Abuse Survivors: Sue Cook Winfrey Fund

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