FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
All three of the criteria must be met to be eligible:
Applicant and co-applicant (if applicable) must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and reside in Manitoba.
Applicant and co-applicant (if applicable) must have valid Manitoba health cards.
Applicant and co-applicant (if applicable) currently cannot conceive and are a patient of a fertility clinic in Manitoba.
The amount of the grant will be a maximum of $5,000 depending on the type of treatment. Only those receiving IVF treatment will be awarded the maximum of $5,000.
The Gift of Love & Hope Inc. will disburse the grant directly to the fertility clinic. The grant is NOT disbursed directly to the recipient.
The board of directors will review applications and choose the recipient.
Treatment that has been paid will not be reimbursed. The grant will only cover upcoming costs.
The recipient will be awarded the grant within 4 weeks after the application deadline. Each applicant will be notified by email on whether or not they were awarded the grant. Click here to view grant offering details.
The grant can be used to cover expenses associated with assisted reproduction such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), FET (Frozen Embryo Transfer), egg and sperm donation, and gestational surrogacy.
The grant does not cover the storage costs and fertility medication.
We are disbursing at least one grant each year, based on the availability of funds.
The grant must be spent within twelve months from the date the applicant is informed that the grant funds have been approved.
If not used within twelve months, it will be withdrawn. However, under special circumstances the duration can be extended upon Board approval.
Yes. Applications will be retained for one year from the submission deadline and will be considered for future grant opportunities.
After the one year, a new application and application fee must be submitted.
A $25 application fee is required to assist with administrative costs.
The deadline of the application will be listed on our website under Grant Offerings.
The application form requires assets and liabilities information. However, financial status does not impact the eligibility of the grant.
Yes, single or members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community are eligible for the grant.
No, the Manitoba Fertility Tax Credit only covers out of pocket expenses.
We truly appreciate your interest and effort in applying. The selection process is incredibly difficult. While all applicants are considered, we are not able to award grants to everyone and will not discuss any reasons behind the decision.