Special Interest Grants
Special Interest Grants from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation fund research, education, and community projects in South Hampton Roads, focusing on mental health, disabilities, horticulture, arts, and more.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application deadline for most Special Interest Grant areas)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $1,000 to $75,000 depending on program area; most grants are between $2,500 and $65,000.
Summary: Supports nonprofits in South Hampton Roads addressing specific community needs, including abuse survivor services, animal welfare, developmental disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, outreach to seniors, arts, music, and veterans' support.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving South Hampton Roads; some funds have unique eligibility or documentation requirements.
Description
Special Interest Grants from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation provide funding to nonprofit organizations in South Hampton Roads, Virginia, to address targeted community concerns. These grants are made possible by donor-established endowments and support a wide array of causes such as services for abuse survivors, animal welfare, developmental and intellectual disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, outreach to seniors, arts and humanities, music (notably piano purchase or repair), and veterans' support. Each area of interest has specific eligibility criteria and funding ranges, reflecting the intent of the original donors.
