Question 1

Am I eligible to apply?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What do I need to apply?

Accepted Answer

A checklist will be available on our website under Grants. Click here to view.

Question 3

Will I receive a grant?

Accepted Answer

You are not guaranteed to receive a grant if you apply. Recipients are selected based on the pool of applicants during each grant cycle and the amount of funding available for distribution.

Question 4

How much is the grant?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How is the grant disbursed? Do I get it directly?

Accepted Answer

The Gift of Love & Hope Inc. will disburse the grant directly to the fertility clinic. The grant is NOT disbursed directly to the recipient.

Question 6

How is the recipient of the grant chosen?

Accepted Answer

The board of directors will review applications and choose the recipient.

Question 7

What if I already started treatment?

Accepted Answer

Treatment that has been paid will not be reimbursed. The grant will only cover upcoming costs.

Question 8

When is the grant awarded? How will I know if I am awarded the grant?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What costs are covered by the grant?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

How many grants are available and how many grants are disbursed in the year?

Accepted Answer

We award at least one grant annually, based on fund availability.

Question 11

Does the grant have to be used right away?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

If I am not selected, can I apply again in the future?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

What is the $25 application fee for?

Accepted Answer

A $25 application fee is required to assist with administrative costs.

Question 14

When is the deadline of the application?

Accepted Answer

The deadline of the application will be listed on our website under Grant Offerings.

Question 15

Does my financial status affect the eligibility of the grant?

Accepted Answer

The application form requires assets and liabilities information. However, financial status does not impact the eligibility of the grant.

Question 16

Can single or members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community be eligible for the grant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, single or members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community are eligible for the grant.

Question 17

As a grant recipient, can I apply expenses covered by the grant toward the Manitoba Fertility Treatment Tax Credit?

Accepted Answer

No, the Manitoba Fertility Tax Credit only covers out of pocket expenses.

Question 18

I was not chosen to receive a grant. Could you please explain why?

Accepted Answer

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.

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