NEWPORT BEACH

The Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for a few good local organizations to benefit from its annual “Taste of Newport� culinary event.

Last year, the chamber donated $21,000 from the fall event to local charities. This year’s benefit, scheduled Sept. 15 to 17, is expected to be just as successful, chamber officials said.

Over the years, requests for donations increased so much that the chamber established a grant-application process.

This year, charities may submit applications from Tuesday through Sept. 13. There will be a review period after the deadline.