Special Interest Grants
Hampton Roads Community Foundation Special Interest Grants support nonprofit research and projects in mental health, disabilities, horticultural education, and the arts to benefit South Hampton Roads, VA.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Special Interest Grants — full application online submission deadline; annual)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $500 (Nightingale Fund) to $75,000 (Piano Fund), with most grants between $1,000 and $65,000 depending on the area of interest.
Summary: Supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving South Hampton Roads, VA, with targeted grants in areas such as abuse survivor services, animal welfare, disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, arts, music, and veterans.
Description
Special Interest Grants from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation are funded by endowments established to address specific community concerns in South Hampton Roads, Virginia. These grants support a wide range of nonprofit activities, including services for abuse survivors, animal welfare, developmental disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, outreach to senior citizens, arts and humanities, music (particularly piano purchase and restoration), and veterans' support. Each grant area is supported by dedicated funds and has its own focus, eligibility nuances, and funding range. The program is designed to help organizations deliver impactful services aligned with the intent of the original donors.
