Answers about eligibility, application fees, the Four-Cycle Pass, how applications are reviewed, privacy, and quarterly timelines. Apply for up to $20,000, awarded through application review.
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The Gift of Parenthood Grant Program awards need-based grants of up to $20,000 toward fertility treatments, adoption, surrogacy, and other family-building expenses, with four grant cycles every year. The program is designed to ease financial burdens while fostering community support and open dialogue.
The program is funded by:
Community Donations: Contributions from individuals, families, businesses, and organizations who believe in supporting others on their family-building journey.
Fundraising Events: Charity galas, auctions, walkathons, and online campaigns help raise awareness and strengthen the program.
Without this collective generosity, the Gift of Parenthood Grant Program would not be possible.
The Gift of Parenthood Grant Program embraces diversity. Grants are open to heterosexual couples, same-sex couples, and individuals.
To be eligible for our grant program, you must:
We welcome applicants regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship status.
Yes. Applicants must be in good physical and mental health, with no conditions that would put them—or, in the case of female applicants, the child they may carry—at serious risk.
Yes. At least one partner (or the individual applicant) must be employed and able to demonstrate the means to provide ongoing child support.
No. Health insurance isn't required to apply, and your coverage doesn't affect your application. We look at your income, what you're planning, and the cost you're facing.
We generally do not provide grants to those already receiving significant financial assistance from other charities. However, clinic discounts and bank loans do not affect eligibility.
Applications are submitted directly through our Grant Program portal, available via the "Grant Program" link in the top navigation.
Here's how the process works:
Your application fee helps us run the grant program well. Here is what it covers:
We keep the fee as low as possible while ensuring a thorough and fair review for every applicant, and the fee never influences selection outcomes.
The $75 application fee is required to complete a standard application. It helps cover the costs of running the grant program, including application review and administration. The fee is nonrefundable and has no effect on the selection process. If you raise $250 or more from at least two supporters on a Gift of Parenthood fundraiser, your fee is waived automatically.
Yes. Applicants may apply up to four times per year. Each application requires the $75 application fee and updated forms.
The $250 Four-Cycle Pass is a convenient way to pre-pay for four application submissions over a 12-month period. This saves you money compared to paying the application fee for each cycle individually. The pass is tied to your account, is nontransferable, and unused redemptions expire after 12 months. Like the single-cycle application fee, it has no effect on selection outcomes.
The Four-Cycle Pass offers several advantages:
If you're planning to apply multiple times or want to ensure you can reapply if needed, the pass provides the best value.
Yes! You can gift a single-cycle application ($75) or a $250 Four-Cycle Pass. Your nominee will receive an email invite to accept the gift and create an account. They have 90 days to accept. To protect privacy, you will not see their application details.
The Gift of Parenthood Grant Program may fund a variety of family-building paths, including:
No. Grants cannot be used for treatment that began prior to award notification.
Our grant cycles run quarterly:
Q1 (Winter): January 1 - March 31, Results by April 15 Q2 (Spring): April 1 - June 30, Results by July 15 Q3 (Summer): July 1 - September 30, Results by October 15 Q4 (Fall): October 1 - December 31, Results by January 15
Applications must be submitted and paid for during the open quarter. Late applications will be considered for the next available cycle.
Our selection process is based on a scoring rubric applied by our independent advisory board. Reviewers evaluate each anonymized application based on criteria such as:
We review applications holistically, considering your story, need, and plan for using the grant funds.
All applications are reviewed and selected by the Gift of Parenthood Grant Review Board.
For fairness and transparency, the following individuals are not eligible to participate:
Recipients are announced on or around the 1st of every quarter. You can always find the official announcement date by checking your account Dashboard.
Recipients are expected to begin treatment within three months of receiving their award.
Awards can be distributed in two ways:
Directly to your healthcare provider – Funds may be sent to your clinic or provider to cover current or future treatments and medical expenses.
Into an active fundraising campaign – If you have a campaign on our platform with real donations and engagement, funds can be deposited there to help build additional community support.
This policy ensures that support goes directly toward genuine, active efforts to build or grow a family.
No — you do not. Your journey is deeply personal, and we will always respect your right to privacy. Sharing your story or photo is never a requirement to receive funding.
At the same time, the mission of the Gift of Parenthood Grant Program is to help break the stigma around infertility by creating a community where stories are shared and voices are heard. When recipients choose to share their experiences, it helps normalize the conversation, reduces isolation, and inspires others who may be struggling in silence.
Whether you share publicly or keep your story private, you are still an important part of the Gift of Parenthood community, and we are honored to support you. If you have concerns or wish to discuss how we can best honor your preferences, please reach out to us directly.
We take privacy seriously:
Reviewers only see your story and relevant details needed for evaluation, not your name, contact information, or other identifying details.
You can receive support in two ways: