Special Interest Grants
Special Interest Grants fund nonprofit research, education, and specialized services in fields like mental health, disabilities, arts, and veterans for South Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Special Interest Grants — full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Most awards range from $1,000–$75,000 depending on program area; some funds (e.g., Nightingale) up to $500; typical duration is one year.
Summary: Supports nonprofits serving South Hampton Roads in 11 focus areas such as abuse survivors, animal welfare, disabilities, arts, and veterans.
Key Information: Applicants must serve South Hampton Roads; most program areas require 501(c)(3) status and specific documentation.
Description
Special Interest Grants from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation provide targeted funding to nonprofit organizations serving residents of South Hampton Roads, Virginia. These grants are supported by dedicated charitable endowments and are intended to address a diverse range of community concerns across 11 specific interest areas, including services for abuse survivors, animal welfare, developmental disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, senior outreach, arts and humanities, piano acquisition and repair, and veterans support. Each fund within the program has its own focus and eligibility criteria, but all aim to make a meaningful impact through specialized services or educational opportunities.
