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

March 13, 2010
The application for 2011 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 2011 scholarships range from $1000 to $4,000 with up to $20,000 being disbursed. Click "Scholarships and Grants" link at top.

Upcoming Events

2010 Acorn Equality Fund Breakfast
Location: TBD
Saturday, December 4th, 2010, 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 be a Table Captain and buy a table for 8 for $200.