McDonald’s Golden Grants Program to award $100,000 to Florida schools and organizations

McDonald’s USA Contributor Applications are now open for the 2025 McDonald’s Golden Grants program. To apply, eligible entities can visit www.mcdgoldengrants.com/florida/ through Friday, Oct. 10.   McDonald’s owners/operators across South Carolina, Georgia and 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, 11 grants were awarded throughout south Georgia and North Florida. Amongst these recipients was Fort Braden