IVF Grants

Grants open January 2025

Our IVF grants are funded through donations from private and corporate sponsors. The majority of our money has been raised through the kind generosity of individuals fundraising on our behalf.

The number of grants we can award and the amount of each grant will vary each year based on the amount of money that we raise.

Typically our grants will be maximum of £3,000. You must be able to cover rest of the cost of treatment.

Who is eligible for a grant?

  • Heterosexual couples, single women and same-sex female and male couples
  • Female must be 42 and under
  • Couple to be UK citizens and ordinarily resident in the UK or have indefinite leave to remain, with no criminal record
  • Couple to be co-habiting, with at least one half of the couple to be in full-time gainful employment at the time of application
  • Proof of  funds to cover the rest of the treatment if needed including fertility medication costs

We take all information provided into consideration when deciding whether or not an applicant will receive a grant.

What can IVF Grant go towards:

  • In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) / ICSI
  • Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
  • Frozen Embryo Transfers (FET)
  • Surrogacy costs
  • IVF Grant funding does not cover medication costs or reversing or correcting other medical treatment you may have had.

Age criteria

We will accept women up the age of 42. However this will depend on the specific treatment and the clinic.

Additional information

Grant money will be pay directly to the fertility clinic of the applicant. No monies will be directly distributed to grant recipient(s) or private parties.

All applicants must be citizen of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. More information can be found in our frequently asked questions page here.

IVF Grant money must be used within 4 months.

Grant Application Process

To help us process your grant application you should make sure you have all the information needed as stated below.

If your application is incomplete or if you are missing/unable to provide the information requested then you would not be eligible for a grant.

Before making a grant application be advised of the following:

  1. Read through the pre-application questions ensuring you have all the information needed.
  2. Complete all the required fields in the online application form.
  3. There is a £15 non-refundable fee per application – Payable on completion of application
  4. All applications will be reviewed by our trustees and our medical advisors
  5. During the application process we may request further information
  6. End of April all applicants will be informed of the status of the application via email.
  7. We are unable to give any feedback around the circumstances of why an individuals application was unsuccessful

Documentation required​

  • A copy of the photo part of your passport – both applicants if applicable
  • Bank statement last 3 months – both applicants if applicable
  • P60 if working – both applicants if applicable
  • Last 3 payslips if working – both applicants if applicable
  • Proof of any benefits you may receive – both applicants if applicable
  • Proof of funds to cover rest of the treatment including any tests you require and medication.
  • Personal statement – both applicants if applicable
  • Medical history including any relevant GP or clinic notes from any treatment you have had.

IVF Grant Application Process

JanuaryMarch Grants open for 12 weeks

April – Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further information if necessary which may include a video call to discuss their application.

We will notify all applicants via email with the outcome of their application.

End of April – we will delete all application information from our database apart from your email address which you can un-subscribe if you wish.

What can the IVF Grant go towards?

Our IVF grant can be used towards the cost of

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Frozen Embryo Transfers (FET)
Cost towards the medical treatment


Does the IVF Grant cover medication?

Fertility medication and any addition testing is not covered by our grants.


Can I use my preferred fertility clinic?

You can use the grant at any HFEA regulated fertility clinic.


Can I have treatment abroad?

You use your grant at any clinic abroad as long as they are regulated in their respective country.


Are fertility medications covered?

IVF Grant funding does not cover medication cost.


Do you cover medical revisions?

We do not cover reversing or correcting other medical treatment you may have had.


Can I use the grant for egg freezing?

We do not cover just egg freezing.


How much is the grant worth and will it cover all of my treatment?

Typically our grants are around £3,000.

Our grants may not even come close to the amount some treatment plans you require. Chances are that your treatment will incur expenses beyond what either type of grant provides. If you aren’t prepared to pay for the remainder, this grant may not be for you. Our outlook on the matter is to help as many families as we can to get a start and defray the expense for fertility treatments


How are the grant funds distributed?

Grant money will be pay directly to the fertility clinic of the applicant. No monies will be directly distributed to grant recipient(s) or private parties.

I’ve already had IVF can I apply for a grant to cover the costs?

Grants can only be used for new treatment and not any treatment you’ve had pervasively.

If I am awarded a grant do I have to use it within a certain time frame?

You have 4 months to use the money before it is returned to IVF grant fund.

Can you tell me why my grant wasn’t successful?

Due to the high number of applications we cannot give individual responses as to why your application was unsuccessful.

Is there an age limit?

Our age limit is 42 years for women.

If you have a criminal record

I am sure you will agree that there are criminal convictions that would preclude individuals from receiving a grant such as offences again children, sexual offences, and certain violet crimes. As part of our due diligence and the assessment of an application, this involves considering the risk past offences could pose to young children.


Who started the fertility foundation?

The Fertility Foundation is a registered charity setup in 2017 by husbands Tone and PJ who have been working in the IVF community since 2009. More information can be found here.


Can I raise money for your charity?

We would love that!! Head over to our fundraising section to find out way you raise money.


Do you receive any Government funding?

We receive no government funding and have self funded our charity.


Is it true you have a charity shop?

Actually, we have 2 shops.

We opened the very first fertility charity shop in Hoddesdon close to where we live and our second shop opened in March 2024 in Waltham Cross.