MIAMI — 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.

In 2024, eleven grants were awarded throughout South Florida. Amongst these grants was a $10,000 grant to the West Palm Beach organization, The Clifford Heart Foundation. Among their many community initiatives, the Foundation has a particular focus on improving the lives of unhoused youth by distributing water, food, and hygiene bags.

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 South Florida.*

Qualifying activities include arts programs, education initiatives, mentorship and empowerment programs, after-school programs, community service, sports activities, and technology.

*In South Florida: Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie.