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Find similar grantsSpecial Interest Grants Program is sponsored by Hampton Roads Community Foundation. The Hampton Roads Community Foundation's Special Interest Grants reflect the interests of various donors and can cover areas such as abuse survivors, animal welfare, developmental disabilities, horticultural education, mental health research, and Peninsula activities.
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Special Interest Grants by Hampton Roads Community Foundation 2026 | Atom 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.
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. See the full grant listing
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving residents of South Hampton Roads, including Chesapeake, Eastern Shore of Virginia (Accomack and Northampton counties), Franklin, Isle of Wight County, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffo…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typically ranges from $1,000 to $200,000 depending on the area of interest. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Special Interest Grants Program are due October 1, 2026. This is an annual program. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Special Interest Grants Program is funded by Hampton Roads Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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