Grant Process – Parental Hope

All Applicants (and Co-Applicants) are expected to fully complete, execute and provide the documents and other information set forth below. Your applications WILL NOT be considered if you fail to fully complete the Application. Please take time to ensure your Application is complete.
Application and other required documentation must be completed and submitted via the Online Application Portal by 11:30 p.m. on September 30, 2024 (“Application Deadline”). Applications or documentation mailed to Parental Hope WILL NOT be considered. Applications or documentation submitted via the Online Application Portal after the Application Deadline WILL NOT be considered.
After all Applications are received, the Board of Directors of Parental Hope will meet to review the Applications and determine which Applicant(s) will receive a Grant. The number of Grants awarded will vary from year to year. Not all Applicants will receive a Grant and Grants may vary in amounts.
The chosen Applicant(s) shall be notified by the Board of Directors’ decision by December 1, 2024. Applicants who are not chosen shall be notified of the Board of Directors decision after all chosen Applicants have accepted the Grants.
Please do not contact Parental Hope during the review process. A Member of the Board of Directors will contact you if more information is required.
If you have any questions regarding the application, please send an email to JBROSS@parentalhope.org.

Application Requirements

Completed Grant Application packages must include the following:

Completed Grant Application Submitted via the Online Application Portal. All required documentation shall be submitted via the Online Application Portal.
Video essay. Videos may not exceed five (5) minutes in length. Both Applicant and Co-Applicant must appear in the video. Videos do not need to be professional quality, but must provide the following information:
- Please tell us about yourself. Please include information on how you met, your hobbies, your family, and anything else that provides us with insight as who you are as individuals or as a couple.
- Briefly tell us about your infertility journey.
- What does it mean to Applicant and Co-Applicant to be a parent?
- Please explain your financial situation, including your need for financial assistance (i.e. is there anything in your financial history that you would like to explain in more detail).
Proof of Income: (a) a full copy of your 2023 Federal Tax Return (IRS Form 1040) for both Applicant and Co-Applicant AND (b) a copy of the two most recent pay stubs for Applicant and Co-Applicant.
- A photocopy of both sides of the Applicant’s and Co-Applicant’s health insurance cards shall
- Proof of lack of insurance coverage for infertility treatments. This should be in the form of a letter from health insurance company. If available, please also include a copy of health insurance policy stating that infertility medical procedures are not covered.
Completed Medical Evaluation Form prepared by a Reproductive Endocrinologist or Obstetrician/Gynecologist. Note: If Applicant is a current patient of IRH, a representative of Parental Hope will work with IRH to complete your Medical Evaluation Form. Please do not contact IRH to complete the Medical Evaluation Form.
Fully executed Media Consent and Release Form
Fully executed Medical Information Release Form (HIPAA Authorization)
Fully executed Financial Account Release Form
Fully executed Participant Agreement and Release from Liability Form
IVF / FET Grant Terms and Conditions
Embryo Adoption/Donation Grant Terms and Conditions
$50 non-refundable application fee. Application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.