Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy Among Recipients of $33,000 McDonald’s Golden Grants

by Sharon Aron Baron November 26, 2024

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Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy in Tamarac.

Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy is celebrating a boost to its educational initiatives after being awarded a $1,000 McDonald’s Golden Grant.

The grant is part of a $33,000 allocation given to ten South Florida schools and nonprofits through the McDonald’s Golden Grants program, which aims to support creativity, innovation, and hands-on educational projects.

“The McDonald’s Golden Grants program continues to change lives of children in our communities year to year,” said McDonald’s Owner/Operator Michele Heisner. “Serving a role in the recipients’ mission is an honor as a business owner and community member of South Florida.”

Local Impact Across South Florida

The Golden Grants program received numerous applications. It evaluated submissions based on creativity, need, and their ability to directly impact students.

This year’s largest recipient, The Clifford Heart Foundation in West Palm Beach, received $10,000 to support its educational efforts.

Other recipients include organizations from West Palm Beach, Miami, Naples, and Fort Lauderdale, with grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

Other recipients include:

$5,000: Laces of Love Charitable Foundation (Naples, FL)
$5,000: Sofia’s Hope (Miami, FL)
$2,500: Grant Harvest Community Development (Webster, FL)
$2,500: Lighthouse4students (Hollywood, FL)
$1,000: Coral Gables PAL (Coral Gables, FL)
$1,000: Voices for Children of Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
$1,000: United States Sailing Center of Martin County (Jensen Beach, FL)
$1,000: Jack the Bike Man, Inc. (West Palm Beach, FL)

The McDonald’s Golden Grants program is known for funding various activities, including supply needs, technology programs, mentorship initiatives, arts and music programs, and community outreach.

Although the 2024 Golden Grants program is now closed, educators and nonprofits can apply for the next round of funding in June 2025 at mcdgoldengrants.com.

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