Applications for next years Fertility Foundation's IVF Grants open on 1st January 2026
What Are IVF Grants?
IVF Grants are financial awards provided by The Fertility Foundation to help individuals and couples across the UK access private fertility treatment. Grants are designed to ease the financial burden and make IVF and related treatments more accessible to those who could not otherwise afford them.
What Do the Grants Cover?
Each grant can contribute up to £3,000 towards fertility treatment. Depending on your needs, this can include:
- In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) / ICSI
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
- Frozen Embryo Transfers (FET)
- Egg Donation – IVF treatment
- Surrogacy – IVF treatment
Please note, the grant funding does not cover medication costs or reversing/correcting other medical treatment you may have had. Nor does it cover surrogacy costs.
How the Grant Works
If awarded, funds are paid directly to a licensed fertility clinic of your choice either in the UK or abroad. Treatment must usually begin within four months of receiving the grant, ensuring timely support during your fertility journey. Applicants are welcome to apply up to twice, and every application is carefully reviewed by our trustees and medical advisors.
Who Can Apply?
Our grants are open to British citizens with no criminal record and live full time in the UK aged 18–42 who meet the eligibility criteria. We focus on helping those who are unable to afford private treatment and who have no or limited access to NHS funding. Each application is considered with compassion and fairness, taking into account personal and financial circumstances.
Why We Offer IVF Grants
Infertility is more than a medical condition—it can affect every part of life, leaving people feeling isolated, anxious and without options. We believe that the chance to become a parent should not be determined by income or postcode. That is why we created the IVF Grant Programme: to give hope, dignity and opportunity to those who are ready to take the next step but cannot do so alone.
Our Promise
Every application is treated with sensitivity and respect. We know this may feel like your last hope, and we want you to know that you are not alone. Whether or not you receive a grant, you are part of a community that understands your journey, and we are here to offer compassion and support at every stage.
Apply for an IVF Grant
If you are considering applying, please read through the eligibility criteria and complete our online application form. We are here to help guide you through the process. Your journey to parenthood matters, and The Fertility Foundation is here to support you with hope, understanding and practical help.
IVF Grant Application Process
The grant process for 2025 is now concluded. Applications for next year open in January 2026.
But if you need to speak to us in advance, please don’t wait, call us by clicking on the button below.
Eligibility criteria
- Heterosexual couples, single women and same-sex female and male couples
- Female must be 42 and under
- Couple to be British citizens with no criminal record and live full time in the UK
- Couple to be cohabiting, 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
Before making a grant application be advised of the following:
- Read through the eligibility criteria questions ensuring you have all the information needed
- Complete all the required fields in the online application form
- There is a £20 NON-REFUNDABLE application fee is required, and is considered a donation which may be tax deductible – Payable on completion of application
- All applications will be reviewed by our trustees and our medical advisors
- During the application process we may request further information
- By the end of April 2026 all applicants will be informed of the status of the application via email
- 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 – 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
- Female and Male fertility tests including treatment plan and costs from your fertility clinic