About one in six couples has difficulty having a child without medical intervention. If you or someone you love has had difficulty conceiving, you are not alone.
Thanks to advances in medical science, many couples and individuals who were unable to conceive naturally have been helped through Invitro Fertilization (IVF). For too many, the costs of IVF often put the procedure beyond reach.
The Jaclyn and Evan Williams Fertility Fund, the first of its kind offered through the Summa Health Women’s Institute, provides grants for IVF procedures with genetic testing, helping people achieve their dreams of having a family.
Couples or individuals in need may apply for the grant through a formal written application to the Summa Health Women’s Institute through an online application. A selection committee consisting of the chair of Summa Health Reproduction Endocrinology and the medical and administrative directors of the Summa Health Women’s Institute will review grant requests and award funding to select applicants. Applicants will be awarded based upon clinical workup and insurance coverage, up to $25,000 of non-covered and out-of-pocket expenses.
Applicants must meet the following clinical criteria and provide verification from the referring physician via a signed medical form:
If you meet the eligibility guidelines, please complete the online application. Our selection committee will review your application, make a final decision and notify recipients.
Grant requests will be reviewed and awarded twice annually. Please submit your application within one of the application window stated below for consideration.
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Open for Application Submissions |
Application Deadline |
Spring |
March-April |
May 1 |
Fall |
September-October |
November 1 |