[Hampton Roads Community Foundation](https://hamptonroadscf.org)

October 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)

Grants typically range from $10,000 to $20,000 per award.

Supports nonprofit-led mental health research benefiting residents of South Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving South Hampton Roads are eligible; detailed financial documentation is required.

--- ## Description The Benjamin R. Brown and Charles G. Brown Funds, managed through the Hampton Roads Community Foundation's Special Interest Grants program, provide targeted support for nonprofit organizations conducting mental health research to improve the lives of people in South Hampton Roads, Virginia. The grant aims to fund research initiatives that have a direct, positive impact on the well-being of the local community. Applicants must demonstrate both organizational capacity and clear benefit to the region through their proposed work. --- ## Due Dates - October 1, 2026: Full application deadline (Special Interest Grant — Benjamin R. Brown and Charles G. Brown Funds: Mental Health Research) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $10,000 to $20,000. - Funding is for project-based research activities; awards are generally for a one-year period. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organizations. - Projects must serve residents of South Hampton Roads, Virginia (including Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Franklin, Isle of Wight County, and others as defined by the Foundation). - Only organizations conducting mental health research are eligible for this specific fund. - Applicants must provide recent audited financial statements or a full IRS Form 990/990EZ (990-N is not accepted for this opportunity). - Organizations may apply annually for Special Interest Grants, regardless of other Foundation funding received. **Ineligible entities and activities include:** - Individuals, fundraising events, ongoing operating support, capital projects for routine maintenance, religious or political organizations (except as specified), endowment building, debt repayment, scholarly research not directly benefiting the region, and organizations without 501(c)(3) status. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [Hampton Roads Community Foundation’s online grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=hamptonroadscf). - Review the [sample application form](https://hamptonroadscf.org/assets/documents/2025-Special-Interest-Grant-Programs-Application-Sample.pdf) to prepare your submission. - Required uploads include: - Detailed, itemized program budget - Project timeline - List of Board of Directors and their affiliations - Current operating budget - Most recent audited financial statements or full IRS Form 990/990EZ - Applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation at least one month prior to the deadline to discuss eligibility or proposal questions. - After submission, applicants receive an automatic email confirmation. All follow-up correspondence will be sent via email. --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its grantmaking. Applicants will be asked to provide demographic information about their board, staff, and populations served. - For further details on eligibility and documentation requirements, consult the [Foundation’s eligibility page](http://www.hamptonroadscf.org/Nonprofits/Apply-for-a-Grant/Eligibility-Requirements). - Only one Special Interest Grant per year per organization is permitted, but this does not affect eligibility for other Foundation grant programs. --- ## External Links - [Special Interest Grants Program Overview](https://hamptonroadscf.org/nonprofits/apply-for-a-grant/special-interest-grants) - [Application Deadlines](http://www.hamptonroadscf.org/Nonprofits/Apply-for-a-Grant/Application-Deadlines) - [Eligibility Requirements](http://www.hamptonroadscf.org/Nonprofits/Apply-for-a-Grant/Eligibility-Requirements) - [Online Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=hamptonroadscf) - [Sample Application Form (PDF)](https://hamptonroadscf.org/assets/documents/2025-Special-Interest-Grant-Programs-Application-Sample.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Method | Details | |----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [Info@HamptonRoadsCF.org](mailto:Info@HamptonRoadsCF.org) | | Phone | (757) 622-7951 | | Online Contact | [Contact Form](https://hamptonroadscf.org/about/contact) | | Address | 101 W. Main St, Suite #4500, Norfolk, VA 23510 |

Mental Health Research: Benjamin R. Brown and Charles G. Brown Funds

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