Hopeful Mama Foundation Grant Program

The Hopeful Mama Foundation Grant Program is a charitable initiative designed to support women who face medical infertility by providing financial assistance for family-building treatments and services. This grant program aims to empower women with the means to pursue their dreams of motherhood, whether through fertility treatments, donor conception, surrogacy, or fertility preservation. The foundation is committed to serving women with medically documented infertility, focusing on providing equitable access to care and support during their journey toward parenthood. The grant is available to women who meet specific eligibility criteria. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must have a formal medical infertility diagnosis documented by a licensed healthcare provider. They must seek treatment from an accredited fertility clinic within the United States. Additional eligibility requirements include demonstrating financial need, maintaining adequate living arrangements, having basic medical insurance with prenatal coverage, and the financial ability to support a child. Previous treatments are not reimbursable, and recipients must utilize awarded funds within 12 months unless otherwise approved. Eligible expenses covered by the grant include fertility-related procedures and treatments such as SIS, SHG, hysteroscopy, polypectomy, medicated cycles, intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), donor egg or embryo costs, surrogacy, and fertility preservation procedures for specific medical conditions such as cancer treatments or premature ovarian insufficiency. However, the grant does not cover travel, lodging, meals, medications not prescribed by the fertility clinic, embryo storage, or additional transfers after a successful live birth. The application process involves submitting personal and medical documentation, including a medical evaluation form. Applications are reviewed using a scoring rubric to assess financial need and allocate available funds fairly. Grants may be awarded in full or partially, and funds are paid directly to the recipient’s clinic or pharmacy. The Board of Directors at the Hopeful Mama Foundation is responsible for the final decisions regarding recipient selection and grant disbursement. These decisions are final and not subject to appeal. The current grant cycle closes on May 10, 2025. While an official opening date is not provided, the application period is active as of now. All applicants must ensure that their treatment timelines align with the 12-month utilization requirement. It is also important to note that the grant only supports one successful live birth per grant term, and subsequent treatments are not eligible for coverage under the same award. Applicants or interested parties with questions are encouraged to contact the Hopeful Mama Foundation directly through the contact information provided on their website. The organization upholds a strict non-discrimination policy and is dedicated to supporting all eligible women on their path to becoming mothers.