Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn, N.Y., recently introduced its “Calling All Makers” grant program.
Aimed at celebrating and supporting creativity, the initiative highlights the brewery’s commitment to fostering creativity, innovation and passions of its community. Brooklyn Brewery hopes to empower individuals to have the potential to positively influence their respective fields, it says.
“Calling All Makers” will award five winners based in the United States across five categories: Food & Drink, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Music and Activism. Winners will receive a $10,000 grant to help bring their creative vision to life. Winners also will receive a trip to New York City to visit the brewery in Williamsburg, a one-on-one coaching session with their category’s judge, the opportunity to be featured on Brooklyn Brewery’s platforms in 2025, a party to celebrate them and more, the brewery says.
“Brooklyn Brewery is proud to be a part of the long tradition of entrepreneurship and enterprise of Brooklyn and New York City,” said Steve Hindy, Brooklyn Brewery’s co-founder, in a statement. “This contest celebrates that tradition and awards the creativity that has made the United States a beacon for makers all over the world.”
The brewery draws inspiration from its community and is committed to supporting those who make it thrive, it adds. The brewery has exemplified the spirit of ingenuity and creativity, as it embraces Brooklyn’s culture of innovation. The “Calling All Makers” program reflects the ethos and aims to support individuals pushing boundaries in food and drink, art, music and activism.
The submission period is open now through Dec. 31 and is open to individuals and projects at various stages of development. To apply, visit the brewery’s website.