What is the Acorn Equality Fund?

Acorn Equality Fund provides opportunities for scholarships and grants to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) persons, organizations and allies in Illinois' downstate counties.

 

Acorn Equality Fund is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Corporation. Please consult your tax advisor on any gift to the Fund. Scholarships and grants up to $4,000 are available to students and organizations. Apply here.

Updates / Announcements

May 11, 2009
The application for 2010 scholarships is now available for download! Scholarships are designed to provide academic financial support for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered students, allies or the children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered parents. The 2010 scholarships range from $1000 to $4,000 with up to $20,000 being disbursed. Click "Scholarships and Grants" link at top.

Upcoming Events

2009 Acorn Equality Fund Breakfast
Hotel Pere Marquette, Peoria, IL
Saturday, December 5th, 2009, 9am - 11am

The Acorn Equality Fund breakfast is an annual event where scholarship winners are announced and money is raised for future scholarship and grant recipients. For more information or to buy tickets, please email the Acorn Equality Fund. Tickets are $25 each or you can buy a table for 8 for $200.