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.
More information is available on our FAQs page.
For your convenience, please use the following checklist to determine your eligibility.
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 generally 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.
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!
What you need to know
- NEXT DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 – All applications must be submitted at 5PM (PST)/8PM(EST). The site will end the grant cycle at this time.
- Grants are awarded two times yearly. Applications MUST be submitted online by the deadline. Finalists may be contacted to provide additional information. All applicants will be notified via email approximately four to six weeks after the application deadline.
- 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 submit all forms 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 for September 6, 2024 deadline: CLICK HERE
There are 18 sections 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. Because of the above information, we will be removing the link to START a new application on SEPTEMBER 3, 2024.
CONTINUING APPLICANTS: Need to make updates or complete sections of your application – CLICK HERE
All applications must be submitted by SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 at 5PM (PT)/8PM (ET). The site will end the grant cycle at this time.
While all 17 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 physician. Please allow sufficient time for your physician to complete these pages and return them to you.
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 via Paypal or Credit card/bank account – this is a task in the online application system. You should mark this task complete ONLY when you have paid your application fee. 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.