Grant Program
The Taste of Newport has contributed over $172,000 to local
charities
>Download the 2011 Grant Application
The host organization of the Taste of Newport, The Newport Beach
Chamber of Commerce, is a dynamic group comprised of local
businesses and residents. It is a self-funded organization,
supported by membership investments and special events, whose
mission is "to promote economic opportunity through business and
community leadership and enhance the social and civic environment
of Newport Beach." A pillar of support for the community, the
chamber serves as the "Voice of Business" within the area. We
promote legislation that assists business to operate in a healthy
environment for the betterment of the community, bolstering our
strong belief that healthy local businesses generate income to the
city through sales and property taxes. These taxes help pay for
crucial services for businesses and residents alike, including
police, fire, lifeguard, harbor management and trash collection
services. As "THE Business and Community Leader", the Chamber
strongly supports a healthy business atmosphere to assist in
supporting all of our local benefits.
The Taste of Newport is a three-day event, celebrating its 21st
anniversary this September, showcasing unique local dining
opportunities and bringing a signature event to our community
enjoyed by some 60,000 people. It represents a successful joint
effort of restaurants, local businesses, sponsors, residents,
tourists and city agencies in creating another way to celebrate our
unique lifestyle enjoyed in Newport Beach.
The success of this community-wide event has allowed the Chamber
to contribute over $172,000 over the past 20 years to the following
local organizations through the Taste of Newport Grant Program.
TASTE OF NEWPORT GRANT RECIPIENTS THROUGH 2008
Assistance League of Newport Mesa
Balboa Island BID
Balboa Performing Arts Theater Foundation
City of Newport Beach Fireworks
Corona del Mar BID
Corona Del Mar HS Foundation
Environmental Nature Center
Girl Scout Council of OC
Home of the Brave Foundation
Human Options, Inc.
Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
Leadership Tomorrow
Newport Bay Naturalists & Friends
Newport Beach 1/1 Marine Monument
Newport Beach Centennial Legacy Project
Newport Beach Film Festival
Newport Beach Public Library
Newport Harbor Education Foundation
Newport Harbor HS Culinary Arts Academy
Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
Newport Sea Base
Newport Sports Museum
Newport-Mesa Schools Foundation
Orange Coast College Fund
Our Lady Queen of Angels DARE Fair
Serving People In Need, Inc. (SPIN)
Share Our Selves (SOS)
STOP-GAP
Times In Education Program
Times Orange County Charities
Youth Employment Service (YES)
