Special Interest Grants
Hampton Roads Community Foundation Special Interest Grants fund nonprofit projects in mental health research, disabilities, education, arts, and veterans' support across South Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Special Interest Grants)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $500 (Nightingale Fund) to $75,000 (E.K. Sloane Piano Fund), depending on the fund and focus area.
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations serving South Hampton Roads with targeted grants in areas such as abuse prevention, animal welfare, disabilities, education, mental health, arts, and veterans' services.
Description
Special Interest Grants from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation are funded by a variety of charitable endowments, each dedicated to addressing specific concerns or interests within the South Hampton Roads region of Virginia. These grants are designed to support 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working in areas such as abuse survivor services, animal welfare, developmental disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, outreach to seniors, arts and humanities, high school programs, piano acquisition/repair, and veterans' support. Each fund has its own focus, eligibility nuances, and typical award size, but all aim to help nonprofits advance their missions in targeted, meaningful ways.
