Make sure to review the updated eligibility guidelines, as scholarly research and scholarships are now explicitly excluded from funding. Additionally, the newly listed Nightingale Fund has been added to the program, offering up to $500 on a rolling basis for faith community outreach.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Special Interest Grants – annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically $1,000–$75,000 per grant, depending on fund; most awards $5,000–$20,000; E.K. Sloane Piano Fund up to $75,000.
Summary: Supports nonprofits in South Hampton Roads addressing donor-identified community needs in areas such as abuse, animal welfare, disabilities, arts, horticulture, mental health, seniors, and veterans.