The Hampton Roads Community Foundation’s Special Interest Grants fund nonprofit projects in South Hampton Roads focused on research and services in mental health, disabilities, education, arts, animal welfare, and more.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Special Interest Grants — annual full application online submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $500 to $75,000 depending on program area; most grants are one-year awards.
Summary: Supports nonprofits in South Hampton Roads addressing targeted community concerns such as abuse survivors, animal welfare, disabilities, education, mental health, arts, and veterans.
Special Interest Grants are charitable awards established by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation to address distinct concerns within the South Hampton Roads community. Each grant is tied to a specific fund and focus area, such as services for abuse survivors, animal welfare, developmental disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, outreach to seniors, arts and humanities, educational activities, piano acquisition/restoration, and veterans’ support. The grants are designed to support nonprofit organizations that can demonstrate meaningful impact in one or more of these targeted areas, often reflecting the intent of the original donor.