McDonald’s Golden Grants available for local youth programs

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Schools and other organizations in Jefferson County that offer programs for youth in kindergarten through twelfth grade may want to apply for funding from the 2025 McDonald’s Golden Grants program. To apply, eligible entities can visit mcdgoldengrants.com/florida/ through Oct. 10, 2025. McDonald’s owner/operators across South Carolina, Georgia and Florida will be selecting deserving educators, non-profit organization, 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. I