Applications are now open for the 2025 McDonald’s Golden Grants program. To apply, eligible entities can visit McDonald’s Golden Grants through October 10. McDonald’s Owner/Operators across Florida will be selecting deserving educators, non-profit organizations, and the like, who represent programs that fuel the imagination, education, and growth of students, as recipients of a McDonald’s Golden Grant. Entering its fifth year, the program has awarded $400,000 in its first four years. This year, grants will be awarded in the amounts of $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000 based on creativity and hands-on application of projects. Please see below for applicable counties in Central Florida. Qualifying activities include arts programs, education initiatives, mentorship and empowerment programs, after-school programs, community service, sports activities, and technology. Recipients will be announced in November 2025.

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