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

October 1, 2026 (Full application due — Animal Welfare)

$2,500–$10,000 per award; typically one-year funding

Supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits advancing animal welfare in South Hampton Roads, Virginia.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, administered by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, provides funding to nonprofit organizations dedicated to the welfare of animals in South Hampton Roads, Virginia. Supported by the Barbara Upton Wilson Fund, the Emil J. Gasser, Jr. Fund, and the Colenda Fund, the program aims to enhance the well-being of animals through direct services, programs, or initiatives that benefit the local animal population. The grant is part of the Foundation’s Special Interest Grants portfolio. --- ## Due Dates - October 1, 2026: Full application due (Special Interest Grants — Animal Welfare) --- ## Funding Amount - Awards typically range from $2,500 to $10,000. - Grants are usually for a one-year period. - Funding is intended for program support, not ongoing operational costs or capital projects. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. - Organizations must provide services or programs that benefit animals. - Services must be delivered within South Hampton Roads, Virginia, including Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Isle of Wight County, Franklin, and the Eastern Shore (Accomack and Northampton counties). - Organizations may apply annually for a Special Interest Grant, regardless of other Hampton Roads Community Foundation grant activity. - Applicants must meet the Foundation’s [general eligibility requirements](http://www.hamptonroadscf.org/Nonprofits/Apply-for-a-Grant/Eligibility-Requirements). **Not eligible:** - Individuals, for-profit entities, fundraising events, routine maintenance or replacement capital projects, endowment building, debt retirement, scholarships, and national/international organizations (unless services directly benefit South Hampton Roads). --- ## 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 for Special Interest Grants](https://hamptonroadscf.org/assets/documents/2025-Special-Interest-Grant-Programs-Application-Sample.pdf) to prepare. - Required documentation includes: - A detailed program/project description and statement of need. - Itemized program budget and implementation timeline. - List of board of directors (with affiliations). - Current operating budget. - Financial statements: recent audited financials, IRS Form 990/990-EZ, or for Animal Welfare applicants, a Form 990-N with a profit and loss statement is also accepted. - Demonstrate geographic focus and impact within South Hampton Roads. - Applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation with eligibility or process questions in advance of the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are core values; applicants will be asked to provide demographic data on board, staff, and program participants. - Financial documentation flexibility: Animal Welfare applicants may submit a 990-N with a profit and loss statement (unique among Special Interest Grants). - Grant decisions are typically shared in December following the October deadline. --- ## External Links - [Special Interest Grants Program Page](https://hamptonroadscf.org/nonprofits/apply-for-a-grant/special-interest-grants) - [Eligibility Requirements](http://www.hamptonroadscf.org/Nonprofits/Apply-for-a-Grant/Eligibility-Requirements) - [Application Deadlines](http://www.hamptonroadscf.org/Nonprofits/Apply-for-a-Grant/Application-Deadlines) - [Sample Application (PDF)](https://hamptonroadscf.org/assets/documents/2025-Special-Interest-Grant-Programs-Application-Sample.pdf) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=hamptonroadscf) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Foundation Website | [https://hamptonroadscf.org](https://hamptonroadscf.org) | | Email | [Info@HamptonRoadsCF.org](mailto:Info@HamptonRoadsCF.org) | | Phone | (757) 622-7951 | | Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://hamptonroadscf.org/about/contact) | | Mailing Address | 101 W. Main St, Suite #4500, Norfolk, VA 23510 |

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