Community Grants
Hampton Roads Community Foundation Community Grants fund innovative research-based programs and capital projects that improve youth, economic, educational, environmental, and health outcomes in southeastern Virginia.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Environmental Stewardship, Vibrant Places) | April 2027 (Cultural Vitality, Educational Success) | July 2027 (Economic Stability, Health & Wellness)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from ~$25,000–$75,000 for seed/program grants (1–3 years); Vibrant Places (capital) awards vary, up to 5% of campaign goal for $1M+ projects.
Summary: Supports nonprofit programs and capital projects improving youth, economic, educational, environmental, and health outcomes in southeastern Virginia.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and may shift.
Description
Community Grants from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation fund innovative programs and transformative capital projects in southeastern Virginia. Grants are available in five core areas: Cultural Vitality, Economic Stability, Educational Success, Environmental Stewardship, and Health & Wellness. Additionally, Vibrant Places grants support nonprofit facility improvements and capital campaigns. The foundation seeks to strengthen the region’s well-being by supporting efforts that foster youth development, economic self-sufficiency, educational achievement, environmental stewardship, improved health outcomes, and nonprofit infrastructure.
