Baby Quest Foundation Application Tips

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• Review the Applying for a Grant, Eligibility & Process, and FAQs sections so that you have a clear understanding of the organization, the process, and your responsibility.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

• Plan ahead! There is a Medical Evaluation portion of the application that MUST be completed by your reproductive specialist. You will need to take/email the pages to your clinic then upload them when returned to you. Clinics often do not function as quickly as you’d prefer. Plan accordingly. Applications are NOT complete without a Medical Evaluation Form.
• Fill in all areas COMPLETELY. Do not leave anything blank. If anything is missing from the medical evaluation form that your doctor completed, be sure to let them know and have the information added by the doctor.
• Do not be vague; be specific. Know the exact procedure that you are requesting assistance for in this grant. You will have the best chance of moving forward when everything is clear and you are specific about your need and your own contribution.
• Tell your story. Your fertility history should explain your medical procedures, treatments, and testing that has led up to this point in time. Also, include your plan for the future. For your personal story, be sure to show the committee who you are. Explain why they should consider you. Incorporating humor and emotion in this section is encouraged. Include hobbies, family history, and profession. Start preparing this; don’t leave it until the last minute. This is a vital part of your application.
• Do not forget to pay the $75 application fee! This is a task on the online application where it will take you to complete it through paypal.

• Take your time! The online application is a series of tasks. Remember to save each section as you complete it. You do not need to finish the form in one sitting. When you have completed all of the sections, you are ready to submit.
• Plan ahead! There is a Medical Evaluation portion of the application that MUST be completed by your reproductive specialist. You will need to take/email the pages to your clinic then upload them when returned to you. Clinics often do not function as quickly as you’d prefer. Plan accordingly. Applications are NOT complete without a Medical Evaluation Form.
• Get these ready! Have insurance cards ready to upload. Choose two favorite photos to include.
• Ask your facility for a discount. This could help lower the cost required for the grant and your contribution which may make you a more desirable applicant.
• Include your specific contribution amount (some sort of contribution is expected to be considered). If circumstances change, please send the update via email to Baby Quest Foundation.
• Do not begin a procedure/treatment before grant recipients are announced if you would like to be considered. Baby Quest Foundation grants will not reimburse and do not pay for procedures that have already begun.
• Stay positive but also realistic. Some recipients have applied a couple times and have received the grant and some have not. Baby Quest receives hundreds of applications and is limited by the funds that are donated. Please know that, as much as they want to fund all who apply, this is NOT possible.
• Understand that the process to review (after the deadline) typically takes 4-6 weeks. You will be notified of the outcome once the process has completed.