Some Families to Get Up to $15,000 for IVF: Deadline to Apply Is This Week

Two grants are offering families up to $15,000 to assist with the high costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the United States. However, the application deadline is fast approaching, and families have only seven days left to apply. IVF can cost up to $70,000 for those without insurance, and even more in some cases, leading many to rack up debt in their pursuit of starting a family.

For those who don't have fertility-specific insurance, there are ways to lower the cost of IVF treatments. One method is by applying for financial assistance grants, such as those offered by The Stork Foundation and the Hope for Fertility Foundation. Both foundations have deadlines for applications on September 30.

The Stork Foundation grant provides financial assistance based on the applicant's financial need, with an average award of $10,000 but some receiving up to $15,000. To apply, individuals must submit a personal essay detailing their fertility journey, medical documentation from a fertility specialist, and meet certain eligibility requirements. Applications are not processed on a first-come, first-served basis and recipients are typically notified by mid-November.

The Hope for Fertility Foundation also offers a grant of up to $10,000 to legally married couples who are lawful permanent residents or U.S. citizens, have been diagnosed with infertility by a physician, and are working with a clinic or agency in the United States. The final number of grants awarded and the amount for each grant is determined by the available funding, and the grant amount can vary based on the required treatment.

The Hope for Fertility Foundation charges a $50 application fee, which goes towards the total grant fund.