Applying for a Grant

Eligibility

Am I eligible for a Baby Quest grant?

Grant eligibility depends on the applicant’s circumstances (i.e. underlying cause of infertility, financial situation and other life factors) and their meeting a set of requirements, as listed below. Note that Baby Quest does not reimburse for treatment already begun.

We strive to be diverse in regards to ethnicity, sexual orientation, and geography. Grants are available to singles and couples, both same-sex and heterosexual.

Note that meeting grant requirements does not assure receiving a grant. Baby Quest receives hundreds of applications each cycle, and we are unable to fund all those who apply.

If your goal to build your family includes surrogacy, you must apply for our surrogacy grant programs (if using surrogacy in your journey, you cannot apply for IVF grants) – If you are applying for a surrogacy grant – the specific requirements are here. Please review before starting an application. 

More information is available on our FAQs page.

Eligibility Checklist

Type of treatments/procedures covered: Baby Quest funds a range of procedures including (but not limited to) egg and sperm donation, egg freezing, in vitro fertilization, embryo donation, and gestational surrogacy. In addition, Baby Quest accepts applications from those who require IVF with PGD (genetic testing) to eliminate passing along heredity diseases.

The Need for Medical Intervention/Fertility Treatments: Baby Quest covers the following ASRM definition of infertility – “The need for medical intervention, including, but not limited to, the use of donor gametes or donor embryos in order to achieve a successful pregnancy either as an individual or with a partner.” (ASRM, 2023).

Overall health: All applicants must demonstrate overall good physical and mental health and have no medical conditions that would pose a serious risk to themselves or, in the case of females, the child they would carry (e.g. active acute infections.)

Residence: Applicants must be permanent residents of the United States and must be under the care of an accredited fertility facility (of their choice) within the United States.

Living arrangements: All applicants must maintain adequate living arrangements (must lease or own a residence.)

Means for child support: All applicants must possess the means to offer continued child support (at least one partner must maintain employment.)

Health Insurance: All applicants must have basic health insurance for mother and baby with sufficient prenatal coverage. We generally don’t fund those with extensive fertility insurance coverage.

If you had applied for a Baby Quest grant before: Applicants may apply a total of 2 times. Each application must be accompanied by a $75 fee and a new application form, medical form, etc.

Receiving financial aid from other charities: We do not grant awards to those already receiving financial help from other charities. Note that this does NOT include discounts from fertility clinics and bank loans.

Your fertility timeline: Baby Quest does not reimburse for procedures already begun – this includes medications started for IVF. If selected as a recipient of a Grant in Spring (March deadline) – funds will be available on May 1st. If selected as a recipient of a Grant in Fall (Sept deadline) – funds will be available on Nov. 1.

Readiness to begin treatment: Recipients must begin treatment within three months of receiving a grant.

Diversity: We respect diversity. Grant are available to same-sex and heterosexual couples and singles.

The Application Process – How It All Works!

Generously Supported Special Grants This Cycle

Eligible applicants who apply through our Baby Quest online grant application will automatically be considered for the specialty grant opportunities below (if eligible). No need to complete any other applications.

CEK Foundation Family Grant – San Diego County IVF Grants

Special IVF grant opportunities are available for qualifying applicants receiving treatment at fertility clinics in San Diego County, California. Applicants must be pursuing IVF treatment and seeking to become first-time parents with no additional children. Qualifying applicants will automatically be considered during the Fall 2026 grant cycle.

Dr. Jane Frederick Family Foundation & The CEK Foundation Promise Package Grant

The Dr. Jane Frederick Family Foundation and The CEK Foundation are funding two Promise Package grants for eligible applicants undergoing treatment at HRC Fertility locations in Orange County, California (Newport Beach, Fullerton, and Mission Viejo).

The Perelel IVF Grant 

Perelel is the first and only female OB/GYN-founded prenatal vitamin company offering clean, targeted nutrition for distinct stages of women’s hormonal journeys, including trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum care, and perimenopause. Perelel has partnered with Baby Quest to help bring visibility to fertility journeys of all kinds. Together, we’re proud to sponsor a $15,000 round of IVF treatment for a member of our communities.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

Are you a permanent resident of the U.S.?  If YES, please continue…

1. Have you been seen by a fertility specialist who recommended ivf, egg donor ivf, sperm donor, embryo donation or surrogacy?

2. Are you part of a same sex couple, a single needing help to have a baby, or planning to freeze your eggs?

3. Do you need ivf/genetic testing to eliminate passing along a disease?

4. Will you wait to begin the medication or procedures before the announcement of grants? (we do not pay for meds or procedures started before)

If the answer to any of the questions above is YES, please proceed…

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IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE GRANTS

 NEXT DEADLINE:  September 3, 2026 – Application will open on June 8th.  (LINK TO APPLICATION WILL BE IN THE NEXT SECTION)  All applications must be submitted at 5PM on Grant deadlines (EASTERN TIME). The site will end the grant cycle at this time.

  • Due to the 18 application sections and required medical evaluation form, there is a deadline to begin an application. The deadline to START an application for the Summer/Fall grant cycle is August 28th, and applications cannot be started after that date. We strongly encourage applicants not to wait until the final two weeks to begin the process, as the medical evaluation form must be completed by your fertility specialist and may require additional time.
  • Grants are awarded two times yearly. Finalists may be contacted to provide additional information. All applicants will be notified via email approximately four to six weeks after the application deadline.
  • If selected as a recipient of a Grant in Spring (March deadline) – funds will be available on May 1st. If selected as a recipient of a Grant in Fall (Sept deadline) – funds will be available on Nov. 1st.
  • To ensure applicants’ privacy, application information for those not selected as grant recipients will be destroyed one month after the grant deadline. For this reason, repeat applicants must complete all sections and accompanying information anew.
  • If you’re selected for a grant, you may be required to undergo a background check (cost of approximately $250 paid by recipient)

 

What you need to include with your application

 Completed Baby Quest Online Grant Application

NEW APPLICANTS:  Next regular Grant cycle will open up on June 8th with a Sept 3rd deadline. There will be a link here on June 8th. 

There are 18 tasks in this application so please plan ahead. Due to some time-consuming portions of this application, we highly recommend not starting an application less than 2 weeks before the deadline (There is a medical evaluation form that needs completed by your fertility specialist which usually requires more time). The deadline to START an application for this cycle is August 28th.

CONTINUING APPLICANTS:  Next regular grant cycle will open up on June 8th with a Sept 3rd deadline. There will be a link here on June 8.

While all 18 tasks of the online application must be completed, here are some important items that will be required:

Medical Evaluation Form. The medical evaluation form of the application is to be completed by the fertility specialist performing the procedures. Please allow sufficient time for your fertility specialist to complete these pages and return them to you.

About the Medical Evaluation Form: General medical info, prior treatments, general evaluations of all partners involved, treatment plan & costs, and a discount form request for the physician (do not require the clinic to provide a discount).  Your doctor will determine whether any specific tests are needed for your situation, so we defer to their clinical judgment for that guidance. In general…..For females: we ask that you have completed these within the last 6 months AMH, FSH/E2, antral follicle counts, HSG, Sonohysterogram, Hysteroscopy. For males: a semen analysis. If testing is more than six months old or has not yet been completed, it may negatively impact your application review. If possible, we recommend waiting until all testing is current and complete before applying; however, you may choose to move forward at your own discretion.

Personal story – 1000 word maximum. Photo. Example of a personal story.

Signed media release form giving Baby Quest permission to use your story (included with application.) Recipients are often asked to do interviews, both print and TV. Photos will also be posted on Facebook with first names and location only. Baby Quest firmly believes in destigmatizing infertility. Our recipients MUST be candid about their fertility experiences.

A copy of both sides of applicant’s insurance card and that of partner (if applicable). we generally don’t fund those with extensive fertility insurance coverage.

Non-refundable Application Fee of $75. Payable through the Zeffy Platform – credit cards, ACH transfers and Apple & Google Pay options. – this is a task in the online application system. Please allow 2 business days for confirmation of payment in which you will receive an email to continue on with the application. Please do not contact us to let us know you have completed the application fee task. 

What happens after you submit your application?

After you have submitted your application online, you will immediately be sent an email confirmation. (check spam)  Some applicants MAY be asked to provide additional information.

Applications are thoroughly reviewed by various committees:

  • Women’s health advocates
  • Financial advisers
  • Reproductive specialists

Approximately 4 – 6 weeks after grant deadline, those selected will be called. Those NOT receiving a grant will receive an email. Grant selections will also be announced on social media. If selected as a recipient of a Grant in Spring (March deadline) – funds will be available on May 1st. If selected as a recipient of a Grant in Fall (Sept deadline) – funds will be available on November 1st.