Special Interest Grants: Peninsula Activities
The Hampton Roads Community Foundation's Special Interest Grants: Peninsula Activities support impactful science, education, and arts projects benefiting Virginia Peninsula communities.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$1,200 (arts/humanities grants); $5,000–$10,000 (high school grants); single-year awards
Summary: Supports high schools and arts/humanities organizations on the Virginia Peninsula through targeted grants.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, provides targeted funding for high schools and arts/humanities organizations on the Virginia Peninsula. Drawing from the Harry F. Wall Memorial Fund (for high schools) and the Mary E. & Curtis M. Chappell Jr. Fund (for arts and humanities), the program is designed to enhance educational, cultural, and community enrichment in the Peninsula region. Applicants must demonstrate a clear benefit to Peninsula residents and specify which fund(s) their proposal addresses. Funding is intended for projects that deliver significant local impact in education or the arts/humanities.
