​Opening Hearts. Building Communities.

Supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons, organizations, and allies through scholarships and organizational grants.

Upcoming Events

Get Down & Derby during our first-ever spring fundraiser on Saturday, May 5. Celebrate the Kentucky Derby and help raise money for scholarships for LGBT students and allies. Watch the Derby races live. Enjoy elegant hors d'oeuvres. Play games and win prizes. This is an adults-only event.

Learn more and purchase your tickets online today!

​Also, mark your calendar to attend our 20th Annual Family Breakfast on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Donations

We appreciate each individual and organization that contributes to Acorn Equality Fund. With your support, we make a difference in the lives of people and organizations in our community.

Here's another way to help... Shop online at Amazon at smile.amazon.com. List Acorn Equality Fund as your charitable organization, and Amazon will make a donation each time you make a purchase!

Scholarships and Grants

Academic scholarships and organization grants for LGBT persons, organizations, and allies provide educational opportunities and help develop communities that last a lifetime.

​Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000, with up to $35,000 awarded annually. Scholarship applications for 2019 will be available in May 2018.

AEF also provides grants to organizations that work with or support LGBT events.

​Learn more

Mission

Established in 1999, Acorn Equality Fund (AEF) in Peoria, Illinois, is a grassroots nonprofit organization that provides financial support for the advancement of education, health, and civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons and their allies. We raise funds in order to give out grants and scholarships to promote higher education. Together we can build a bright, united future.

​​Acorn Equality Fund (AEF) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We provide scholarships and organization grants to LGBT persons, organizations, and allies to impact lives in a positive fashion.