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Gift of Hope IVF Grant Program
Eligibility Requirements
FAQ’s
Gift of Hope Online Application
Gift of Hope Grant Application
BEFORE YOU BEGIN THIS ONLINE APPLICATION:
Before you begin this online application, please make sure you meet the eligibility requirements and have all the required supporting information ready to upload. This application cannot be saved to finish later. ALTERNATIVELY, you can download an application and instructions from our website to complete by hand and mail (or hand deliver) along with required supporting documents to: Fertility Answers, ATTN: Gift of Hope, 206 E. Farrel Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508. Completed application must be submitted by June 30, 2025. Any application received past this date will not be considered.
Eligibility Requirements
Earn less than $120,000 per year (adjusted gross income) – copy of federal tax return required
Have no or limited insurance coverage for infertility and IVF – copy of insurance cards required
Are residents of Louisiana
Have a documented medical need for in vitro fertilization – doctor’s referral is required
Have insurance coverage for prenatal care
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: In addition to completing the information below about applicant and partner (if applicable), you will need to also:
Upload your personal story
Upload letter from referring physician and any pertinent medical records (if not a Fertility Answers patient seen within the past 12 months)
Upload 2024 federal income tax data
Upload copies of health insurance cards
APPLICANT INFORMATION
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Preferred Fertility Answers Clinic
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Lafayette
Baton Rouge
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Any stepchildren?
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Applicant Occupation
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Applicant Employer
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APPLICANT INFERTILITY MEDICAL HISTORY
Current Fertility Specialist or OB-Gyn
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City/State of Fertility Specialist
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Have you ever been pregnant?
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If yes, how many times?
If yes, how many live births?
If yes, how many losses?
Brief infertility summary
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Have you ever had an IVF procedure?
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If yes, how many?
If yes, which physicians/clinics?
If applicant over 35 years of age, results of most recent FSH test
If applicant over 35, results of most recent AMH test
Do you have any frozen embryos?
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If yes, how many embryos and where are they stored?
Do you smoke?
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Height
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Any other medical issues?
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PARTNER INFORMATION
Do you have a partner?
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Partner any children?
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Partner Employer
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS UPLOAD
YOUR STORY: Upload your personal story explaining the compelling nature of your circumstances, your struggles with infertility, and why you feel you are deserving of the Gift of Hope. Photos and videos can also be uploaded to tell or support your story. Any photos or video submissions must be less than 50MB.
Drop files here or
Select files
Accepted file types: doc, jpg, png, pdf, mp4, mov, docx, Max. file size: 50 MB.
AND/OR, provide a URL link to your story/video here:
Additional URL link (if needed):
REFERRAL: Referral letter from current physician (this is required if you are not currently a Fertility Answers patient)
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Accepted file types: doc, jpg, png, pdf, docx, Max. file size: 50 MB.
MEDICAL RECORDS: Upload any pertinent medical records that will help us to better evaluate your need for the Gift of Hope grant
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Accepted file types: doc, png, pdf, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 50 MB.
INCOME DATA: Upload 2024 Federal Tax Return and any supporting documents
(Required)
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Select files
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Upload scanned 2024 Federal tax return(s). Please provide a copy of IRS form 1040 - US Individual Income Tax Return for tax year 2024 (one for each partner if you filed your taxes separately). If you and/or your partner are self-employed, please include a letter describing your business, incorporation status, and any other details pertinent to your financial status.
INSURANCE INFO: Upload scans of health insurance cards, front and back, for both partners
(Required)
Drop files here or
Select files
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, Max. file size: 50 MB.
APPLICANT CONSENT
Applicant Consent
(Required)
I/We agree
I/We declare my/our application to be the full truth to the best of my/our knowledge. I/we have read through the application instructions, eligibility requirements and frequently asked questions. I/we understand what is covered and not covered by the Gift of Hope Grant, and what services I/we may still need to pay for. This includes a $3,000 cap on medications required for the IVF cycle. I/we understand that I/we are financially responsible for medication costs over $3,000.
Consent
(Required)
I/We agree
I/we understand that selected applicant will be required to sign additional Medical Consent forms before infertility treatment cycle commences. I/we understand that I/we may be declined the award if I/we fail to meet prescreening needs for in vitro fertilization. In this case, another couple may be selected to receive the GIFT of HOPE.
Copyright and Media Release
(Required)
I/We agree
Rights Granted to GIFT of HOPE: The undersigned, an applicant to participate in GIFT of HOPE, an IVF grant program sponsored by Fertility Answers LLC, grants and conveys to GIFT of HOPE the exclusive rights to develop and tell the applicant’s Story related to the applicant’s efforts to build a family, including but not limited to, information regarding the applicant and partner, the applicant’s immediate family members, the applicant’s medical and financial struggles related to pregnancy, pregnancy loss, infertility, fertility treatment, etc. (known in this agreement and release collectively as your “Story”). Applicant grants GIFT of HOPE the exclusive right to share your Story in any and all media, now and hereafter developed, including but not limited to print media including books and magazines, and electronic media including all donors’ websites and social media platforms. Applicant agrees to be truthful with respect to all information provided to GIFT of HOPE for inclusion in applicant’s Story. Applicant understands that providing incomplete, inaccurate or false information will cause significant harm to GIFT of HOPE and agrees to indemnify and hold GIFT of HOPE and its respective donor organizations harmless against any claim, demand, or recovery brought against GIFT of HOPE as publisher of the applicant’s Story with respect to any information applicant provides that is not complete, correct, accurate and truthful. Upon selection for participation in GIFT of HOPE, applicant agrees to provide GIFT of HOPE and/or its agents with photographs of applicant, applicant’s partner and immediate family members and additional information to facilitate the telling of applicant’s Story as requested by GIFT of HOPE. Applicant agrees to allow GIFT of HOPE and/or its representatives or agents to attend, photograph, videotape and otherwise record for purposes of telling applicant’s Story, applicant’s medical appointments and other events related to applicant’s efforts to build a family. Applicant agrees and understands that she/he shall receive only the donated medical services included in the program as consideration for granting these rights to GIFT of HOPE and its respective donor organizations and shall receive no other consideration or compensation for granting these rights. Applicant hereby waives claim to any royalties, fees or other compensation GIFT of HOPE may receive related to publishing or other telling of applicant’s Story. THE UNDERSIGNED APPLICANT AND PARTNER HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RIGHTS GRANTED TO GIFT OF HOPE AND ITS RESPECTIVE DONOR ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS COPYRIGHT AND MEDIA RELEASE AND VOLUNTARILY GRANT THE RIGHTS DETAILED IN THIS RELEASE TO GIFT OF HOPE IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GIFT OF HOPE PROGRAM.
Applicant Signature
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Partner Signature
SECURING FORM
Gift of Hope
Gift of Hope IVF Grant Program
Gift of Hope Program Overview
Gift of Hope Eligibility Requirements
Gift Of Hope FAQ’s
Our Gift of Hope Babies
Gift of Hope IVF/IUI Grant Recipients
Gift of Hope 2024 – Christopher & Andrea
Gift of Hope 2024 – Alexia
Gift of Hope 2023 – Maci & Alex
Gift of Hope 2023 – Sarah & Daniel
Gift of Hope 2022 – Brooke & Michael
Gift of Hope 2021 – Meagan & Chris
Gift of Hope 2021 – Amber & Laura
Gift of Hope 2020 – Heather & Tyler
Gift of Hope 2019 – Vanessa & Chandler
Gift of Hope 2018 – Sara & Scott
Gift of Hope 2017 – Kaitlyn & Jared
Gift of Hope 2017 – Jordan & Daniel
Gift of Hope 2017 – Rachel & Matthew
Gift of Hope 2016 – Janean & Kirk
Gift of Hope 2016 – Margo & John
Gift of Hope 2015 – Jamie & Shedran
Gift of Hope 2014 – Jennifer & Matt
Gift of Hope 2013 – Michelle & Chad
Gift of Hope 2012 – Shawna & Colby
Gift of Hope 2012 – Amber & Ryan
Gift of Hope 2011 – Jill & Michael
Gift of Hope 2010 – Robin & Dion
Gift of Hope 2010 – Faith & Joshua
Gift of Hope 2009 – Jesse & Shane
Gift of Hope 2009 – Michele & Kip
Gift of Hope 2008 – Rachel & Tony
Gift of Hope 2007 – Beth & Eric
Gift of Hope 2007 – Bridgette & Ryan
Gift of Hope 2006 – Laura & Terry
Contact the Gift of Hope
Gift of Hope Application Instructions
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