Special Interest Grants
Special Interest Grants fund nonprofit research and educational projects in areas like mental health, disabilities, horticulture, and the arts to address specific community needs in South Hampton Roads, VA.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Special Interest Grants — online application)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $1,000 to $75,000 depending on program area; most grants are $2,500–$20,000.
Summary: Supports nonprofits in South Hampton Roads addressing specific community needs through donor-established endowments.
Description
Special Interest Grants, managed by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, are funded by endowments created by charitable donors to address targeted concerns and interests in South Hampton Roads, Virginia. The program supports nonprofit organizations working in diverse areas such as abuse survivor support, animal welfare, developmental and intellectual disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, outreach to seniors, arts and humanities, high school activities, piano purchase and repair, and veteran support. Each grant area is guided by the unique philanthropic intent of the originating donor, with some funds focusing on specific program types or beneficiary populations.
