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Max Funding

Up to $20K

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Due Date

Oct 9, 2026

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Application Type

Full Application

FUNDER DETAILS

FUNDER TYPE

Corporate

FUNDING FREQUENCY

Annual Grant

FUNDING DURATION

One-Year Grant

USE OF FUNDS

Programs/Projects

RESTRICTIONS

Restricted

ELIGIBILITY

✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations, ✅ Nonprofits with an Affiliate Sponsor

PROGRAM AREAS

Arts & Culture, Education, Mentoring, Children, Technology, Sports, Youth, K-12 Education

LOCATIONS

California, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina

McDonald's

Golden Grants

The Golden Grants program is designed to support educators and nonprofit organizations that serve children ages 5–18 in grades K–12.


Qualifying activities include the following, as long as need is demonstrated:


  • Arts activities

  • Education initiatives

  • Mentorship and empowerment programs

  • After-school programs

  • Community service

  • Sports activities

  • Technology


Grants are available for each area in the amounts of:


  • $10,000

  • $5,000

  • $2,500

About The Grant

Requirements

  • Programs must benefit children in grades K–12, ages 5–18.


  • Must operate in one of the eligible counties.

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FOUNDATION NAME

McDonald's

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FUNDER TYPE

Corporate

CONTACT

Not provided

MORE INFO

Grantor Information

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