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Two grants will give families up to $15,000 to use for in vitro fertilization (IVF) but eligible people only have seven more days left to apply before the deadline.
For people without insurance, IVF can cost up to $70,000 and even go into the six figures depending on a person's individual situation. The Trump administration has tried to lower the costs for IVF by bringing down the cost of some of the drugs used int he treatments, but some people still go into debt trying to have a family.
However, there are ways to lower the cost of treatments even if a person doesn't have fertility specific insurance. One way is for people pursuing IVF to apply for grants that provide financial help.
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Applications for both The Stork Foundation and the Hope for Fertility close on September 30. The Stork Foundation grant
"Unfortunately, the demand for financial assistance continues to far exceed the funding available, highlighting the growing affordability crisis surrounding infertility treatment in the United States," the foundation previously told Newsweek.
The amount people are awarded from the Stork Foundation grant is based on financial need. The average grant is $10,000 but people can get as much as $15,000.
How to Apply for Stork Foundation Grant
To apply for the Stork Foundation grant, applicants must submit a personal essay that describes their fertility journey and provide medical documentation from a fertility specialist detailing their condition. Applicants must also be:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a household income of $150,000 or less
- Be legal U.S. residents
- Have a documented infertility diagnosis from a doctor, be recently diagnosed with cancer or a same-sex couple
- Have little or no fertility insurance coverage, or submit to insurance first and then use the grant
- Begin treatment within six months of receiving a grant and all funds must be used within one year.
Applications aren't considered on a first-come, first-served basis, so all applications are given the same consider as long as they're submitted by the deadline. Recipients are typically notified by mid-November.
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How to Apply for the Hope for Fertility Foundation Grant
Along with the Stork Foundation grant, the Hope for Fertility Foundation provides a yearly grant of up to $10,000 to families trying to get pregnant. Eligible applicants can apply online.
Unlike the Stork Foundation grant, applicants must be legally married and be willing to provide a copy of their marriage certificate to receive the grant. Both partners also must be lawful permanent residents or U.S. citizens. Applicants must also be diagnosed with infertility by a physician, and submit proof of that diagnosis, as well as, be working with a clinic or agency in the United States.
Grant recipients are picked by a Board of Directors, members of the foundation's advisory committee, volunteers and members of the community who review all the applications. The foundation then does an anonymous poll to decide the top candidates. The final number of grants that are awarded and the amount of each grant is determined based on the amount of available funding. Grant award amounts varies based on the type of treatment that's required.
Grants are sent directly to the fertility center or adoption agency.
There is also a $50 fee to apply for the grant, which the foundation says is used to determine who is serious about receiving the grant for the "right reason." That money goes toward the total fund amount for grants.
How Much Does IVF Cost?
The cost of IVF can depend on a lot of different factors. Clinics charge different prices, and a person's medical condition can change prices dramatically. Generally, though, a single treatment cycle for IVF can cost five figures, and many couples need to do multiple cycles to have a successful pregnancy. Some couples may also need to have surgeries to correct issues before undergoing fertility treatments, adding to the cost of their family planning.
IVF costs have become a political issue with the Trump administration attempting to make family planning cheaper for couples who struggle with infertility. In February 2025, Trump signed an executive order directing his administration to reduce out-of-pocket costs by reducing the prices of the drugs associated with fertility treatments. Trump has also tried to expand employer coverage of IVF through insurance, which, is the easiest way for people to get treatments at more affordable prices.
However, IVF is still exorbitantly expensive for many people and for many families the only options available to them to bring down the cost of treatments are grants or certain payment programs with their clinics.
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