Special Interest Grants
Hampton Roads Community Foundation Special Interest Grants fund nonprofit research and projects in mental health, disabilities, education, arts, and community well-being in South Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Special Interest Grants — annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $1,000–$75,000 depending on fund and focus area; most awards are $2,500–$20,000; some up to $75,000 for pianos, $500 for Nightingale Fund.
Summary: Supports nonprofits in South Hampton Roads for donor-specified causes such as abuse, disabilities, animal welfare, education, mental health, arts, and veterans’ support.
Description
Special Interest Grants from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation are funded by dedicated endowments to address specific community concerns in South Hampton Roads, Virginia. These grants are designed to honor donor intent and support a broad spectrum of causes including services for abuse survivors, animal welfare, developmental disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, outreach to seniors, arts and humanities, piano purchase or repair, and veterans’ support. Each grant area is linked to a specific fund with unique eligibility and focus. The program aims to strengthen local nonprofits whose projects align with these targeted interests.
