Special Interest Grants
Special Interest Grants from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation fund research and nonprofit programs in mental health, disabilities, horticulture, arts, and veterans' support to improve South Hampton Roads communities.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Special Interest Grants – annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $500 to $75,000 depending on focus area; most grants $1,000–$20,000; see details below.
Summary: Supports nonprofits in South Hampton Roads addressing community needs such as abuse, animal welfare, disabilities, mental health, horticulture, arts, education, and veterans' support.
Description
Special Interest Grants from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation are funded by dedicated endowments to address specific concerns within the South Hampton Roads community. These grants support a wide range of nonprofit activities, including services for abuse survivors, animal welfare, developmental disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, faith-based outreach, arts and humanities (especially on the Virginia Peninsula), piano purchase and repair, and veterans' support. Each special interest area is supported by its own fund and may have distinct eligibility criteria or preferences. The program honors donors’ philanthropic intentions by funding initiatives that improve lives and enrich the local community.
