The Gift of Hope IVF Grant Program Overview

The Gift of Hope awards an eligible applicant with the gift of a free IVF cycle each year.

Donors:

Laboratory work considered part of a standard IVF treatment cycle (Ovation Fertility)
Ultrasound exams considered part of a standard IVF treatment cycle
Fertility medications prescribed for a standard IVF treatment cycle (donated meds are capped at $3,000)
One retrieval of eggs
One transfer of embryos
Initial cryopreservation of unused embryos (Ovation Fertility)
Anesthesia for IVF retrieval and transfer
Preimplantation Genetic Testing of embryos for aneuploidy PGT-A (Ovation Fertility)

Off-site, long-term storage of cryopreserved embryos
Complications arising out of the IVF treatment
Other or specialized laboratory testing expenses, as necessary or requested
Other medical or surgical procedures not considered part of a standard IVF cycle (e.g., MESA/TESA, donor sperm or egg)
Travel expenses
Other fees and costs not covered by donation
Pre-screening laboratory fees
Additional medications required above the $3,000 cap
Donor egg or donor sperm fees
Gestational carrier or surrogate fees
Pre-pregnancy genetic testing
Preimplantation Genetic Testing of embryos for monogenetic disease PGT-M
Other specialized PGT testing

Has a documented medical need for in vitro fertilization (i.e., blocked tubes, unexplained infertility, endometriosis, male factor infertility, etc.). A letter explaining this need is required, on letterhead, from a reproductive endocrinologist or gynecologic professional;
Has a combined adjusted gross income of $120,000 a year or less (financial documentation is required)
Is a resident of Louisiana;
Can describe in their own words the compelling nature of their need for fertility treatment;
Has no or limited medical insurance coverage for infertility and IVF;
Has medical insurance coverage for prenatal care;
Is in a stable relationship and consents to counseling prior to IVF treatment; and
Agrees to appear in stories or other media about this program.