Max Funding
Up to $20K
Due Date
Oct 9, 2026

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
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.
FOUNDATION NAME
McDonald's
FUNDER TYPE
Corporate
CONTACT
Not provided