Grants that Open the Door to Parenthood
No one should miss the chance to become a parent because of cost.
We provide financial access to fertility treatment through grants that make parenthood possible.
Special Grant Opportunity: Onto Health
(Chicago Locations)
We are excited to offer a specialized grant opportunity in partnership with Onto Health. This grant is made possible through an in-kind donation of fertility services from Onto Health. Please note that treatment covered by the grant will only be provided at one of the following Onto Health Chicago-area locations:
- River North Chicago: 213 W. Institute Place, Suite 502, Chicago, IL 60610
- Park Ridge: 1600 W. Dempster St., Ste. 103, Park Ridge, IL 60068
- Hoffman Estates: 2567 Golf Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60160
- Naperville: 1528 Aurora Ave., Naperville, IL 60540
⚠️ IMPORTANT FOR NATIONAL GRANT APPLICANTS:
Applying or choosing not to apply for this Onto Health grant will not affect consideration of your application for The Stork Foundation’s regular grant cycle that closed on September 30, 2026. This is a separate opportunity. You do not need to apply for this grant to maintain or improve your standing in the national grant selection process.
The Onto Health Chicago Grant will be accepting applications from October 1 – November 1, 2026. Applicants will be informed on the status of their application by mid-December.
Annual Application Details
Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant from The Stork Foundation for Infertility.
As a charitable organization, we are limited by the amount of funds that are donated and therefore cannot offer grants to all who apply in a given year. Grants of up to $15,000 per family are awarded on an annual basis and are paid directly to the provider on behalf of the patient.
Our annual grant cycle runs August 1 – September 30. All applicants will be informed of their application status by mid-November.
Grant Eligibility Requirements
- 18 years of age or older.
- Annual household income of $150,000 or below.
- Medical documentation required: A diagnosis of infertility must be provided by a Board Certified Reproductive. Endocrinologist or documentation outlining your necessity for fertility treatment.
- Applicant must have little or no infertility insurance coverage, or have exhausted infertility coverage benefits.
- Legal residents and reside in the United States.
- Recipients must begin treatment within six months of receiving a grant.
To be considered for a grant, you must complete the following by the application deadline:
- Complete the application in its entirety.
- Write a brief (1,000 words or less) story that highlights your fertility journey.
- Have a doctor complete and submit the required medical form.
In addition to meeting the above requirements, applicants must also demonstrate overall good physical and mental health, and show financial stability including basic health insurance for mother/prenatal care, adequate living arrangements and means for child support.
⚠ Important:
A clear background check and proof of income through recent W2 verification will be required for all final grant recipients. Grants will not be awarded for those who do not meet eligibility criteria as outlined above.
Note: We prefer that your fertility clinic complete the Medical Evaluation Form online. If they are unable to access it, you may download the fillable PDF for them to complete.
In that case, you are responsible for collecting their responses, entering them into the online form yourself, and emailing the completed PDF to Grants@StorkFoundation.org.
The Stork Foundation for Infertility is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organization and we recognize that factors like race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or marital status can play a major role in people’s infertility/family-building experiences. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and will provide equal opportunity when executing our mission and upholding our core values. Applicants of all backgrounds are welcome to apply.
Have questions about the upcoming grant cycle or about the application itself? Send us a message to Grants@StorkFoundation.org or contact us using the form below.
