Fertility Grant

Fertility Grant is sponsored by The Fertility Foundation of Texas. The Fertility Foundation of Texas awards $12,000 IVF grants twice a year for patients living in Central Texas and who earn $100,000 or less.

Apply For a Grant - Fertility Foundation of Texas Please see requirements and details below for eligibility, deadlines, and application information. GRANT eligibility REQUIREMENTS Providing one-time fertility grants of up to $10,000 to qualified Central Texas residents twice each year. To apply for a grant, applicants must meet all of the following criteria: 1.

Residency: Must be a resident in one of the following Texas counties: Bastrop, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Coryell, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Lampasas, Lee, Llano, McLennan, Milam, Travis, Williamson. 2. Financial Need: Have a total annual household income between $40,000 – $150,000.

3. Insurance Status: Be uninsured for fertility treatments or have exhausted infertility coverage. 4.

Medical Evaluation: Be evaluated by, and under the care of, a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist who has diagnosed the cause of infertility and has prescribed a treatment plan. AND, 5.

Treatment: Receive treatments at a SART member clinic (Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies is an affiliated society to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine); Please Note: We do not offer grants for oocyte (egg) or sperm cryopreservation, where the grant recipient has no immediate plans to attempt conception.

This is due to a number of factors, including our limited funds and continued changes in technology and techniques surrounding retrieval and cryopreservation. We may reconsider this decision in the future and will update this website accordingly in the event of a change. Priority is given to applicants who: • Have primary infertility (no living children).

• Have not undergone previous IVF cycles. • Are under 40 years old due to the significant decrease in ovarian reserve. Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions → CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION • Applications must be fully completed and submitted by the deadlines: July 31 (Summer Grants) and December 31 (Winter Grants).

• A signed treating physician form and required financial documents must be included. • Incomplete or late applications cannot be considered. • Our committee carefully reviews applications based on financial need, medical circumstances, and available funding.

• Finalists are invited for a 30-minute in-person interview in Austin, TX to discuss the prescribed treatment plan and financial readiness. Click here to review the interview process on our FAQ page. • Funds cannot be used for physician fees, and a grant may not cover the full cost of treatment, so recipients must be prepared to cover additional expenses.

• Selected recipients undergo a credit/background check before funds are disbursed directly to medical providers. • We encourage applicants to reapply by updating financials and treatment details. • While we can’t fund every applicant, we provide resources, guidance, and connections to help with treatment costs, medication discounts, crowdfunding, and insurance options.

For more information, click here to visit our FAQ page. Add Your Heading Text Here Valued Member of the Board Since 2026. Wendy Propst joined the FFOTX Board of Directors in 2026, bringing a deep passion for family building and a strong background in community leadership.

As the spouse of a reproductive endocrinologist, Wendy has witnessed firsthand both the joys and challenges of the infertility journey. Seeing the gratitude of families whose lives have been transformed through fertility care has inspired her commitment to helping make these treatments more accessible to others.

Growing up in San Marcos, Texas, and later graduating from Texas State University, Wendy has long been committed to serving her community. She has been an active member of the Travis County Medical Alliance for 14 years and has served in numerous leadership roles, including President from 2019–2020.

As a part-time respiratory therapist at Dell Children’s Medical Center, she brings valuable healthcare insight, organizational skills, and a natural ability to connect with others. A passionate advocate for family building, Wendy describes herself as an enthusiastic cheerleader for FFOTX and its mission.

Recently becoming an empty nester, Wendy enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends; traveling; skiing; reading; and staying active through barre, Pilates, tennis, hiking, and long walks—especially in the mountains. She and her husband are proud parents of four children: twin adult daughters and twin sons currently in college.

Dr. Turner was recruited to Austin in 1993 by Dr. Thomas Vaughn, the Texas Fertility Center founder who established the city’s first IVF program at St. David’s. As Director of Austin IVF (now Ovation Fertility Austin), Tom oversaw the growth of the lab to employ seven embryologist and increasing the number of IVF cycles from 95 in 1993 to over 2000 in 2016.

Tom’s career began at Human Embryology’s infancy in the early 1970s. He was the embryologist who performed the world’s first GIFT (gamete intra-fallopian transfer) procedure at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio. In addition to running several successful IVF laboratories, Tom has served in national leadership positions and as a consultant to IVF programs worldwide.

Dr. Mistry is a Texas native having grown up in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land. He went to college at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, where he earned a degree in Chemical Engineering and conducted research to improve bioreactors and understand the fluid mechanics of artificial blood. He was very active as a student including serving as Student Government President.

After College, he moved back to Houston and received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. While a medical student, he was awarded a prestigious Howard Hughes Research Fellowship to conduct basic science research in prostate cancer. Dr. Mistry stayed at Baylor to complete his residency in Adult and Pediatric Urology.

While a resident he earned a Master’s in Public Health authoring a thesis on the ethics of screening the uninsured for cancer. Dr. Mistry played a critical role in the development of the DaVinci Robotic Prostatectomy program at Baylor at a time when few systems were available around the world.

In addition to prostate cancer, Dr. Mistry has a strong interest in the management of male factor infertility and the impact of changes in testosterone level as men grow older. He started his solo practice in the Austin and Greater Williamson County area in 2007 based on a desire to give state of the art urologic care, be accessible and be willing to go the extra mile to get answers for his patients.

Dr. Mistry is married and has six wonderful children. Megan McCoin, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist (ob-gyn) at Ascension Seton in Austin, TX. She listens to understand you and your preferences as a woman.

Then, she works with you to deliver compassionate, personalized prenatal care throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery. Dr. McCoin has a special interest in providing compassionate care in both the obstetrical and gynecological setting. When not caring for patients, she enjoys reading, running and traveling.

Tara Joyner (herself, an former infertility patient) is a licensed professional counselor with a private practice in Austin who, for nearly a decade, has helped bring healing to couples and individuals faced with infertility, intimacy barriers and other challenges.

Representing private equity funds, hospitals, surgery centers, home, health agencies, physician practices and specialized service providers, myriad of players in the healthcare industry benefit from Amanda Jester’s ability to structure and execute sophisticated transactions.

Amanda’s deal experience is complemented by her ability to help navigate clients through the regulatory and compliance issues that often arise in complex corporate transactions.

An integral member of Waller’s expansive national healthcare department, Amanda brought her cutting edge skill-set to the firm in 2013 to guide investors, owners and operators in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, contracting and compliance issues.

Whether she is representing private equity funds investing in national dental service organizations or advising healthcare portfolio companies as they examine strategic investment opportunities, Amanda is a trusted partner for the rapidly growing private equity and venture capital backed presence in today’s healthcare market. Originating Branch Manager at Crosscountry Mortgage Ashley Brueckner is a Managing Director at J. P.

Morgan Private Bank. As a leader of the Austin Market, Ashley oversees a group of Advisors who specialize in advising affluent clients and institutions, helping them think through their complex needs in order to make the best possible financial decisions. Ashley engages with key leaders and strategic partners, playing an influential role in broadening J.

P. Morgan’s impact on the community. In her multifaced role, Ashley has collaborated with some of the most prominent families and institutions in the region and leverages this experience to build an environment of excellence for her team.

Her focus is on bridging the gap between the global resources of an industry leader and the differentiated needs of her clients in Austin. “Passionate” and “enthusiastic” are apt descriptors for Ashley’s approach to her role. Ashley’s clients value her devotion to them, as well as her sound, straightforward advice that’s always focused on their best interests.

A natural and enthusiastic connector, Ashley has a talent for making introductions, whether linking like-minded entrepreneurs or providing networking opportunities for companies and capital providers. Ashley is passionate about supporting women founders and investors, and chaired the first PowerHER conference for 250 female business leaders in Austin. Valued Member of the Board Since 2025.

Katie joined the FFOTX Board in 2025, bringing both professional expertise in nutrition and a deeply personal connection to the Foundation’s mission. A native of Columbus, Ohio, she began her journey in service through the Peace Corps following her graduation from The Ohio State University. Her dedication to community health led her to pursue a Master of Public Health at The University of Texas at Austin.

As a former FFOTX grant recipient and adoptive mom, Katie offers a uniquely compassionate perspective. Her own path to parenthood fuels her commitment to supporting individuals and families navigating fertility challenges. She is passionate about advancing the Foundation’s mission through education, advocacy, and emotional support.

Outside of her work, Katie enjoys pottery, yoga, and gardening. She lives in Austin with her husband and three children, and cherishes time spent with family and friends.