The Rotary Club of Houghton is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 featured Brewfest Beneficiary through Sept. 30.

Recently, we proudly presented Copper Shores Meals on Wheels, the primary beneficiary of Keweenaw Brewfest 2024, a check of $22,900 for the Produce Washing Station Project.

This station will allow this important food program to grow and expand and significantly improve operations by being able to wash quickly and safely, process, and store fresh produce from our local farmers and growers in a timely manner. Food that is grown locally will be delivered to their kitchen by local food producers and processed immediately, then will be served to our senior community within 1-3 days of harvesting or will be packaged for future use within the senior meal program.

Rotary’s featured beneficiary partners are charitable organizations and charitable activities designated by the Rotary Club of Houghton, Michigan in a manner consistent with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Nominations will be accepted via the Club Foundation’s grant application process. Houghton Rotary Club & Foundation seek applications that are significant community projects that will make a noticeable impact on the quality of life of community members and/or enhance/develop an important aspect of the community.

Grants will be awarded based on their alignment with the purpose of the Rotary Club of Houghton Foundation, Inc. Examples include organizations, churches, schools, NGOs (non-governmental organizations).

Foundation Grant applications for nomination can be downloaded at www.HoughtonRotary.org or obtained from any Houghton Rotary Club Rotarian. Deadline for entry is Sept. 30.