Special Interest Grants
Special Interest Grants from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation fund research and science-focused nonprofit projects in mental health, disabilities, animal welfare, and related areas in South Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Special Interest Grants — full application deadline; annual)
Funding Amounts: Most awards range from $1,000–$75,000 by area; typical awards: Animal Welfare ($2,500–$15,000), Developmental Disabilities ($1,000–$7,500), Horticultural Education ($5,000–$10,000), Mental Health Research ($10,000–$50,000), Pianos ($5,000–$75,000), Veterans (up to $5,000), Peninsula Arts ($1,000–$1,200), Peninsula High Schools ($5,000–$10,000), Abuse Survivors ($5,000–$65,000), Nightingale Fund (up to $500).
Summary: Supports nonprofits addressing specific community concerns in South Hampton Roads through donor-established endowments, with funding focused by program area.
Description
Special Interest Grants from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation provide funding to nonprofit organizations serving South Hampton Roads, Virginia, to address targeted community concerns through donor-established endowments. These grants support a variety of focus areas, including animal welfare, services for abuse survivors, horticultural education, mental health research, developmental disabilities, outreach to seniors, activities on the Virginia Peninsula, piano acquisition for public performance, and support for veterans. Each fund has specific eligibility and program requirements, and award amounts vary by area. The goal is to strengthen the capacity of nonprofits to address distinct needs in the region.
