Local McDonald’s Awarding $100,000 in Golden Grants for Educators

The North Florida Operators Association will award grants to advance education across the counties in which it serves

Submitted by Vanity Duran

Educators and individuals who represent programs and organizations that fuel the imagination, education and growth of students can apply for a North Florida Golden Grant. This is the second year for the North Florida Golden Grants program and is funded by the local McDonald’s Owner/Operators. The program will award $40,000 in grants to various teachers and organizations to positively impact the lives of thousands of students.

  This year, ten Golden Grants will be awarded based on creativity, innovation, need and hands-on application of projects:

●      One - $10,000 grant
●      Three - $5,000 grants
●      Six - $2,500 grants
 
Activities that qualify for a Golden Grant include arts and crafts programs, education initiatives, mentorship and empowerment programs, after-school programs, community service outreach, sporting programs, technology and COVID-19 relief efforts. Activities and programs must be executed by Dec. 31, 2022, in one of the Greater North Florida/South Georgia counties listed on www.goldengrantsfl.com.
 
“The hard work of teachers and community leaders on behalf of our students is immensely appreciated. The Golden Grants program is a great opportunity to support educators that impact our next generation of leaders,” said Will Garcia, president of the North Florida Business Unit. “Our youth are vital to the pulse of our communities and we recognize the importance of supporting education in our neighborhoods.”
 
Eligible teachers and organizations are invited to submit an application at www.goldengrantsfl.com. The deadline to enter is Dec. 10, 2021 and grant recipients will be announced in February 2022.
 
For more information about Golden Grants and official rules, visit www.goldengrantsfl.com.