Question 1

What is Roaring Adventures Mission?

Accepted Answer

Roaring Adventures, Inc. is a 501(c) 3, public benefit nonprofit corporation formed under Oregon law in 2021.  
 
The mission of Roaring Adventures is to provide information, education, and support to individual(s) and families with a medical diagnosis of infertility.  This includes, in part, providing financial family building grants to first responders ("First Responders"), and active military ("Active Military") members who have been medically diagnosed with infertility.

Question 2

How does Roaring Adventures define First Responder and Active Military members?

Accepted Answer

For the purpose of the family grant; 
 
First Responder(s) is defined as a firefighter, nurse, paramedic/ EMT, EMS, law enforcement (police officer) and 911 dispatcher. 
 
Active Duty Military members.

Question 3

Application Eligibility

Accepted Answer

The organization will use the following criteria to evaluate grant applications, reviewed by a grant committee, which are awarded to qualified applicants on a lottery system.  
 
The applicant must: 
 
a. Provide proof of current medical diagnosis of medical infertility, documented by a letter from an accredited  physician practiving at a facility accredited by SART, Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology or ABOG, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology recognizing both OBGYN and REI practitioners. 
b. At least 18 years of age, with one intended parent no greater than 54 years of age. (In guidance with the ethics committee of ASRM)
c. Live in the United States 
d. Be a U.S. citizen
e. Present most recent tax-returns to demonstrate a financial need; and
f. Application fee of $65 to cover administrative costs of application process accompanied with application. Application fee does not guarantee a financial grant through Roaring Adventures.

Question 4

Must the individual(s) be U.S. citizens?

Accepted Answer

Yes, applicants must both reside in the United States and be a U.S. citizen.

Question 5

How are grants awarded?

Accepted Answer

We try our best to provide all recipients of grant(s) with notification of award no later than 4-6 weeks following grant closure date. While we receive many applications or interest, only those who are grant recipients will be notified.

Funds available within 3-4 weeks of award.  Grant(s) must be utilized within 90 days of announcement to remain eligible.

Question 6

How are grants distributed?

Accepted Answer

The organization operates nationwide and provides  any grant funds directly to providers of health-related services and products (The "Providers") located within the United States, as selected by its awardees.
 
Roaring Adventures does not provide financial grants for services rendered prior to date of awardee notification.

Question 7

Is there an age limit?

Accepted Answer

Applicant(s) must be at least 18 years old, one intended parent must be younger than age 55 in alignment with the ASRM ethics committee guidance.

Question 8

Is there an income qualification?

Accepted Answer

No, however the organization will give preference to applicants experiencing financial hardship and first-time parents.

Question 9

Can't locate your requested application?

Accepted Answer

Please confirm that your application request / application has not gone to your spam filter within your email. All applications are sent within 3 business days of request, often earlier. Should you not see the requested email, please contact us directly at: contact@roaringadventures.org or via phone.

Question 10

Do I need written medical proof or recommendation to be eligible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, proof of medical infertility must accompany your application.

Question 11

Does Roaring Adventures Provide Fertility Preservation?

Accepted Answer

At this time Roaring Adventures does not provide financial grants for fertility preservation. However, we are happy to provide recommendations to partner non profit organizations who may, depending on medical diagnosis.

Question 12

How many grants are awarded?

Accepted Answer

Roaring Adventures hopes to provide at least four grants of between $500 and $10,000 or greater each quarter, depending on available funding. As an example, this may include one full IVF cycle treatment, cover domestic adoption fees at a domestic non-profit adoption agency, surrogacy agency fees, to individuals and couples with a medical infertility on an annual basis.  The organization will distribute funds directly to the grant recipient's preferred clinic, agency, attorney and pharmacy on behalf of the grant recipient and must be utilized within 90 days of awarded amount.

Question 13

Will Roaring Adventures accept late applications each quarter or make an exception for acceptance date?

Accepted Answer

No, we do not accept applications that are not received or post marked within the deadline window. We have multiple windows each year that we do accept grant applications. In respect of each applicant and timeline for treatment, because out grant windows are open approximately 3 months each quarter.

Question 14

Can I reapply is not selected?

Accepted Answer

Yes, applicants may apply for future grant opportunities as we recognize that treament plans, family planning option considerations may happen.  With each application, a $65 application fee will apply to cover volunteer administrative and application costs.

Question 15

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