Special Interest Grants
Special Interest Grants from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation fund research and science projects in fields like mental health, disabilities, education, arts, and animal welfare in South Hampton Roads.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $500 to $75,000 depending on the special interest area; most grants are between $1,000 and $65,000.
Summary: Supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits in South Hampton Roads and select Peninsula areas working in targeted fields such as abuse survivor support, animal welfare, disabilities, mental health, education, arts, horticulture, and veterans’ services.
Key Information: Deadline is annual; eligibility and documentation requirements vary by fund focus.
Description
The Special Interest Grants program of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations addressing specific donor-identified needs in South Hampton Roads, Virginia, and select Peninsula communities. These grants are designed to support impactful projects within defined focus areas, including services for abuse survivors, animal welfare, developmental disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, arts and humanities, educational initiatives, veterans’ services, and more. Each fund within the program has its own focus and preferences, ensuring that resources are directed to projects that align closely with donor intent and community priorities.
