Special Interest Grants: Veterans

The Special Interest Grants for Veterans, administered by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, provide funding up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations supporting veterans, particularly those with disabilities. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving South Hampton Roads, including Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. Ineligible entities include individuals and organizations without tax-exempt status. This initiative aims to enhance the well-being of veterans in the community by funding impactful programs.

Special Interest grant applicants are expected to provide financial statements in the form of either recent independently audited financials or a full 990 or 990EZ recently filed with the IRS.
The Emil J. Gasser, Jr. Fund and The Colenda Fund support nonprofit organizations that provides support to Veterans. Preference may be given to programs that assist Veterans with disabilities. Awards will be up to $5,000.

Eligibility

welcomes grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organizations serving residents of South Hampton Roads, including those in:ChesapeakeEastern Shore of Virginia (Accomack and Northampton counties)Grants to Eastern Shore nonprofits are awarded in partnership with our affiliated Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation.FranklinIsle of Wight CountyNorfolkPortsmouthSuffolkVirginia BeachVirginia Peninsula organizations may be eligible to apply for Special Interest Grant funding.

Ineligibility

Organizations without public charity tax-exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue CodeIndividualsFundraising events (such as tickets, raffles, auctions or tournaments), annual fundraising appeals or agency celebrationsOngoing operating supportCapital projects and facilities and equipment upgrades that can be considered routine maintenance or replacementsHouses of worship unless applying for the Nightingale Fund for Faith Community Nursing or the E.K. Sloane Fund for pianosReligious activities (organizations and activities that require religious participation by those receiving services)Political or fraternal organizationsEndowment buildingExisting obligations, debts or liabilities or costs that an agency has already incurredScholarly researchScholarships, camper fees, fellowships or travelPassenger vans for transporting youthNational or international organizations or purposesHospitals and similar health-care facilities unless applying for a Special Interest GrantProjects or services normally considered the responsibility of governmentThe community foundation will consider awarding grants to specific municipal entities or component units of government for projects generally provided by nonprofit agencies in other communities. This policy does not prohibit public and private colleges and universities from applying for funding.Private primary or secondary schools, daycare facilities or academies other than those whose primary purpose is for students with special needsCapital campaign requests exceeding 5% of a campaign valued at $1 million or moreThese exclusions are in addition to any specified by the grant for which you are applying.