Special Interest Grants
Hampton Roads Community Foundation Special Interest Grants fund nonprofit-led research and projects in mental health, disabilities, horticultural education, animal welfare, and related areas in South Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$20,000 per award (Mental Health Research); other Special Interest funds: $1,000–$75,000 depending on focus area
Summary: Supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits in South Hampton Roads addressing community needs in areas such as mental health research, abuse, disabilities, animal welfare, horticultural education, and more.
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 nonprofit organizations working in diverse focus areas, including services for abuse survivors, animal welfare, developmental disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, outreach to seniors, arts and humanities on the Virginia Peninsula, piano purchase and repair, and support for veterans. Each fund within this program has its own area of interest and may show preference for certain organizations or project types. Grants are awarded based on alignment with donor intent and the fund's specific focus.
