The Allyson Whitney Foundation primarily provides young adult cancer patients (ages 16-36) diagnosed with a rare cancer with ‘Life Interrupted Grants™ to ease their financial burden. The grants cover a range of needs, including: current and residual medical bills, rent, utilities, car and health insurance premiums, IVF start up treatments (egg retrieval and sperm banking), integrative therapies, travel expenses, and medical hair pieces.
To be eligible, applications need to be requested by an oncology social worker, doctor’s office, or patient navigator. All applications will be verified by an AWF representative & grant committee for time of treatment and rarity (Note: most young adult cancers are considered rare). Funding is limited and only one applicant from a facility can be granted an award in one grant round year. Awardees must be prepared to submit new bills to show financial need when requested. Grants will be paid either directly to the patient or their family or directly for rent or medical bills.
Through its SAMFund Family Building Grants, the Expect Miracles Foundation provides financial support for cancer survivors seeking assistance with fertility treatment and family building procedures. Family Building Grants average between $2,500 and $4,000 and can be used for fertility preservation, including the harvesting of eggs and embryos, services for assisted reproductive technologies like IVF or IUI, gestational carrier or surrogacy fees, fertility testing, and adoption.
Applications can be completed on the Expect Miracles Foundation website. Applications include a medical history verification form completed by a healthcare provider as well as recent tax information. Funding is prioritized for applicants who are actively engaged in their family building journey and have a detailed and clear plan and timeline, and those on track to have an invoice requiring payment within 6 months of receiving a Family Building Grant.
Livestrong Fertility supports cancer patients and their partners whose cancer treatments may affect fertility. The Livestrong Fertility Discount Program works with fertility clinics nationwide to offer at least a 25% discount to qualifying patients in addition to free stimulation medication.
Eligible applicants must have a cancer diagnosis, or a partner that has had a cancer diagnosis, for which the recommended treatment presents a risk of infertility. Birthing and non-birthing parents must also meet income requirements and have no or limited insurance coverage for fertility preservation procedures. Interested individuals can visit the Livestrong Fertility website to find a list of participating fertility clinics and fill out an application.
Team Maggie’s Dream provides fertility assistance grants of up to $2500 to help young adults with cancer preserve eggs and sperm.
Grants are available to US citizens between the ages of 15 and 37 who have been unable to get insurance coverage for fertility preservation services related to cancer.
Worth the Wait is a charity organization that helps people with cancer access fertility preservation services. Worth the Wait offers Emergency Fertility Preservation Grants for those who have not yet received treatment as well as Post-Cancer Treatment Family Building Grants. Grants range from $500-$2,500.
Eligible applicants must be diagnosed with cancer, have a documented recommendation of fertility preservation from an oncology provider, meet income criteria, and have no fertility insurance coverage. Grant applicants must also be between the ages of 13 and 39 and not yet have children.