The Greater Atlanta McDonald’s Golden Grant program is funded by local franchise owners. Twelve grants — one for $20,000, one for $10,000 and 10 for $1,000 — will be awarded based on creativity, innovation, need and hands-on application of proposed projects.

The proposals can involve arts and crafts programs, education initiatives, mentorship and empowerment programs, after-school programs, community service outreach and sporting programs. Activities and programs must be executed by Dec. 31, 2019 in one of 30 metro Atlanta counties.