Grants
The 2013 grant cycle is now open. You can download the applications below. Please read through the application carefully.
Please read the FAQ below for application requirements. You may only apply for either an adoption grant or a medical grant during the grant cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Grants for Infertility Treatments
To receive further information regarding applications, please email:
Put “Medical Grant” in the subject line.
- When are you planning on accepting grant applications?
The grant cycle for 2012 is now closed. It will reopen in January 2013 - How much are the grants?
Specifics to be determined. - Can we apply for both a medical grant and an adoption grant?
No. You may only apply for either an adoption grant or a medical grant during the grant cycle. If you submit both applications, you will not be considered for either grant. - Who can apply?
Anyone who is a U.S. Citizen residing in the U.S. You must be able to demonstrate that you can provide a stable home environment for the child while demonstrating that you are facing significant financial obstacles and need financial assistance with your adoption expenses. - Can we/I apply if we already have children?
Yes, but the grant review committee will take current family size into consideration. - How do we/I receive the grant if we are awarded one?
Grant money is dispensed directly to your service provider only when the service has been provided. - How do you make your grant recipient decisions?
Qualified and complete applications received by our submission deadline will be presented to our grant review committee. The committee will review the applications as well as discuss them and make a final decision. All sections of the application will be taken into consideration. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the following objective criteria:- Must be a U.S. citizen residing in the U.S.
- Must have a letter provided by your physician explaining your diagnosis’ and pending procedure
- Must provide proof that procedure is not covered by medical insurance
- Must demonstrate that while you can provide a stable environment for a child, you are facing significant financial obstacles and need financial assistance with your expenses.
- Must distinguish the difference between not wanting to write the check(s) for your expenses and the inability to pay for expenses.
- How does the submission and review process work?
Every section, in addition to the supplemental documentation, must be completed and returned to us by the deadlines specified on the application. The grant selection committee will meet and review the completed applications. They will then make their decisions based on all of the information provided and on the funds available at that point in time. - What if I have already received a grant from another organization?You must explain all the specifics.
If we have not answered your question please email us at: info@parenthoodforme.org
*Note: The guidelines for submission and the process of receiving and reviewing grant applications may change. This is a basic summary of what will take place once Parenthood for Me, Inc. begins to accept and award grants.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Adoption Grants
To receive further information about applications, please email:
Put “Adoption Grant” in the subject line.
- When are you planning on accepting grant applications?
The grant cycle for 2012 is now closed. It will re-open in January 2013. Applications will become available at that time. - How much are the grants?
Specifics to be determined. - Can we apply for both a medical grant and an adoption grant?
No. You may only apply for either an adoption grant or a medical grant during the grant cycle. - Who can apply?
Anyone who is a U.S. Citizen residing in the U.S. You must be able to demonstrate that you can provide a stable home environment for the child while demonstrating that you are facing significant financial obstacles and need financial assistance with your adoption expenses. You must already have an approved home study determining that you are ready and able to adopt a child. - Does it matter what kind of adoption program we are using?
No, our grants are to be used for your choice of adoption process: private or agency, domestic or international - Can we/I apply if we already have children?
Yes, but the committee will take into consideration current family size. - How do we/I receive the grant if we are awarded one?
Grant money is dispensed directly to your service provider only when the service has been provided. - How do you make your grant recipient decisions?
Qualified and complete applications received by our submission deadline will be presented to our grant review committee. The committee will review the applications as well as discuss them and make a final decision. All sections of the application will be taken into consideration. Priority will be given to applications who meet the following objective criteria:- Must be a U.S. citizen residing in the U.S.
- Must have a completed home study-no exceptions.
- Must demonstrate that while you can provide a stable environment for a child, you are facing significant financial obstacles and need financial assistance with your adoption expenses.
- Must distinguish the difference between not wanting to write the check(s) for your adoption expenses and the inability to afford the expenses.
- Must demonstrate willingness to proceed with your adoption plans with or without our assistance.
- How will the submission and review process work?
Every section, in addition to the supplemental documentation, must be completed and returned to us by the deadlines specified on the application. The grant selection committee will meet and review the completed applications. They will then make their decisions based on all of the information provided and on the funds available at that point in time. - What if I have already received a grant from another organization?
You must explain all the specifics.
If we have not answered your question please email
*Note: The guidelines for submission and the process of receiving and reviewing grant applications may change. This is a basic summary of what will take place once Parenthood for Me, Inc. begins to accept and award grants.