Whatever your story, wherever you seek care

The BIVF Foundation exists to help people who dream of becoming parents.

For some people, the financial burden of family building is significant.

The BIVF Foundation believes that this expense should not put parenthood out of reach.

Think of our grants as scholarships that you can use at any qualified IVF center in MA, ME, NH, or RI. Some grants can also be used to defray other costs associated with family building, including adoption and fertility preservation.

Applications are currently OPEN

Available Family Building Grants

IVF Cycle Grants

Accepting applications

October 16, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Recipients announced

Shortly After

These grants offer an avenue to IVF for individuals without fertility insurance coverage. Grants cover an IVF cycle at any SART-accredited center in MA, ME, NH, and RI.

Oncofertility Grants

Accepting applications

October 16, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Recipients announced

Shortly After

For individuals with a recent cancer diagnosis who urgently need to preserve their fertility prior to starting treatment, these grants cover the costs associated with an egg freezing cycle.

Financial Assistance Grants

Accepting applications

October 16, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Recipients announced

Shortly After

Providing up to $10,000 in cash support for eligible family building care, these grants can pay for out-of-pocket costs associated with donor eggs or sperm, adoption, medications, and more.

Research
Grants

The BIVF Foundation also accepts donations earmarked for funding important research initiatives across New England.

Donate here

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Grants helping families grow

With a finite amount of assistance available, our selection process prioritizes individuals who meet certain criteria.

Applicants must:

Live in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island
Demonstrate a need for fertility care through a medical diagnosis of infertility, a medical diagnosis that qualifies an individual for egg freezing, or needed care due to being single or part of an LGBTQ+ couple.
Have a household income of < $200,000
Demonstrate a lack of fertility or family building insurance coverage
Medical verification (e.g. lab results) may be required for grants related to specific treatments

We collect a nonrefundable $25 application fee.

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Application FAQs

Do I need health insurance to qualify?

Only those who do not have insurance coverage for IVF qualify to apply.

When is the application deadline for all grants?

Individuals and couples can begin submitting grant applications on October 16, 2023. The grant application deadline is December 31, 2023.

At which fertility center or adoption agency can grant recipients receive care/services?

Grants may be used for treatment at any SART-qualified fertility center or adoption agency.

How are grant recipients selected?

An experienced Medical Advisory Board Committee, comprised of the top experts in reproductive care across New England, will review all applications during our annual grant application cycle.

How are grant funds distributed?

Grant money will be paid directly to the fertility clinic of the grant recipient’s choice. No money will be directly distributed to grant recipient(s) or private parties.

Do recipients need to use grant money within a certain timeframe?

Grant recipients have 12 months to utilize the awarded money before it is returned to its specific grant fund.

How are grant recipients notified if they are selected?

Recipients will be notified by phone/email/letter if they have been selected to receive a grant.

Can grants be applied retrospectively for previous cycles, treatments, or services?

Grants can only be used for future treatments/services.

Why is there a grant application fee?

The grant application fee helps us know who is truly serious about receiving a grant and for the right reason. 100% of grant application fees go toward the grant fund and will be disbursed to selected individuals. Each grant application fee is $25.

How often are the grants awarded?

We disperse all grants once per year.

Can those who are not selected for a grant reapply for future chances?

Absolutely. Applicants can continue to reapply, as long as they meet the grant qualifications.

Who is eligible for BIVF Foundation IVF Cycle Grants?

Our IVF Cycle Grants offer an avenue to IVF for individuals without fertility insurance coverage. Grants cover an IVF cycle at any SART-accredited center in MA, ME, NH, and RI.

Recipients receive all procedure-related services (consultations, testing, IUI, egg retrieval, single embryo transfer) unless otherwise recommended by the treating physician. Medication costs are not included in this grant.

Candidate Eligibility Criteria:

Live in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island
Have no/limited coverage for IVF
Have two or fewer children
Have a diagnosis of infertility certified by a physician
LGBTQ+ individuals and couples are eligible to apply
Those with a history of tubal ligation or vasectomy who meet all other selection criteria are eligible to apply
Have a household income of < $200,000

Additionally, recipients who wish to use this grant towards IVF, frozen embryo transfer, or Gestational Carrier with their own eggs MUST meet ALL of the following criteria:

Complete all required medical testing within the specified timeframes
Applicants who do not submit this information within the required time frame will not be considered
Be 41 years or younger by January 1, 2024
Have a body mass index (BMI) <40
Have a FSH level of <15
Have an AMH level of > 0.5
Applicants who do not meet financial, age, or medical criteria will not have their applications reviewed

Who is eligible for BIVF Foundation Financial Assistance Grants?

Our Financial Assistance Grants provide up to $10,000 in cash support for eligible family building care.

These grants can pay for out-of-pocket costs associated with IUI, IVF, medications, frozen embryo transfer, genetic testing, donor egg/sperm fees, gestational carrier fees, and adoption.

Candidate Eligibility Criteria:

Live in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island
Have no/limited coverage for IVF
Have two or fewer children
Have a diagnosis of infertility certified by a physician
LGBTQ+ individuals and couples are eligible to apply
Those with a history of tubal ligation or vasectomy who meet all other selection criteria are eligible to apply
Have a household income of < $200,000

Additionally, recipients who wish to use this grant towards IUI, IVF, FET, or Gestational Carrier with your own eggs MUST meet ALL of the following criteria:

Complete all required medical testing within the specified timeframes
Applicants who do not submit this information within the required time frame will not be considered
For donor egg IVF applicants, be 48 years or younger by January 1, 2024
Have a body mass index (BMI) <40
Have a FSH level of <15
Have an AMH level of > 0.5
Applicants who do not meet financial, age, or medical criteria will not have their applications reviewed

Who is eligible for BIVF Foundation Oncofertility Grants?

Our Oncofertility Grants provide treatment for individuals who have recently been diagnosed with cancer and have an urgent need to preserve their fertility.

These grants cover the costs associated with an egg freezing cycle.

Candidate Eligibility Criteria:

Live in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island
Have no/limited coverage for IVF
Have two or fewer children
Have a diagnosis of infertility certified by a physician
LGBTQ+ individuals and couples are eligible to apply
Those with a history of tubal ligation or vasectomy who meet all other selection criteria are eligible to apply
Have a household income of < $200,000

Additionally, grant recipients MUST meet ALL of the following criteria:

Complete all required medical testing within the specified timeframes
Applicants who do not submit this information within the required time frame will not be considered
Be 41 years or younger by January 1, 2024
Have a body mass index (BMI) <40
Applicants who do not meet financial, age, or medical criteria will not have their applications reviewed

Apply Now

IVF Cycle Grants

Our IVF Cycle Grant offers an avenue to IVF for individuals without fertility insurance coverage. Grants cover an IVF cycle at any SART-accredited center in MA, ME, NH, and RI.

Recipients receive all procedure-related services (consultations, testing, IUI, egg retrieval, single embryo transfer) unless otherwise recommended by the treating physician. Medication costs are not included in this grant.

Candidate Eligibility Criteria:

Live in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island
Have no/limited coverage for IVF
Have two or fewer children
Have a diagnosis of infertility certified by a physician
LGBTQ+ individuals and couples are eligible to apply
Those who are single are eligible to apply
Those with a history of tubal ligation or vasectomy who meet all other selection criteria are eligible to apply
Have a household income of < $200,000

Additionally, recipients who wish to use this grant towards IVF, frozen embryo transfer, or Gestational Carrier with their own eggs MUST meet ALL of the following criteria:

Complete all required medical testing within the specified timeframes
Be 41 years or younger by January 1, 2024
Have a body mass index (BMI) < 40
Have a FSH level of < 15
Have an AMH level of > 0.5
Applicants who do not submit this information within the required time frames will not be considered

Apply Here

Oncofertility Grants

Our Oncofertility Grants provide treatment for individuals who have recently been diagnosed with cancer and have an urgent need to preserve their fertility.

These grants cover the costs associated with an egg freezing cycle.

Candidate Eligibility Criteria:

Live in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island
Have no/limited coverage for IVF
Have two or fewer children
Have a diagnosis of infertility certified by a physician
LGBTQ+ individuals and couples are eligible to apply
Those who are single are eligible to apply
Those with a history of tubal ligation or vasectomy who meet all other selection criteria are eligible to apply
Have a household income of < $200,000

Additionally, grant recipients MUST meet ALL of the following criteria:

Complete all required medical testing within the specified timeframes
Be 41 years or younger by January 1, 2024
Have a body mass index (BMI) < 40
Applicants who do not submit this information within the required time frames will not be considered

Apply Here

Financial Assistance Grants

Our Financial Assistance Grants provide up to $10,000 in cash support for eligible family building care.

These grants can pay for out-of-pocket costs associated with IUI, IVF, medications, frozen embryo transfer, genetic testing, donor egg/sperm fees, gestational carrier fees, and adoption.

Candidate Eligibility Criteria:

Live in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island
Have no/limited coverage for IVF
Have two or fewer children
Have a diagnosis of infertility certified by a physician
LGBTQ+ individuals and couples are eligible to apply
Those who are single are eligible to apply
Those with a history of tubal ligation or vasectomy who meet all other selection criteria are eligible to apply
Have a household income of < $200,000

Additionally, recipients who wish to use this grant towards IUI, IVF, FET, or Gestational Carrier with your own eggs MUST meet ALL of the following criteria:

Complete all required medical testing within the specified timeframes
For donor egg IVF applicants, be 48 years or younger by January 1, 2024
Have a body mass index (BMI) < 40
Have a FSH level of < 15
Have an AMH level of > 0.5
Applicants who do not submit this information within the required time frames will not be considered

Apply Here