Embryo Adoption Awareness and Services
This program raises awareness about embryo adoption for family building and supports individuals and medical providers with related services and information.
Funder: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
Due Dates: July 10, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 6:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding: $1,900,000 | Award range: $100,000–$500,000 per year for up to 2 years (optional competitive 3rd year)
Summary: Supports projects to increase public awareness of embryo adoption and provide necessary medical and administrative services for embryo adoption and donation.
Description
This funding opportunity, issued by the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), aims to expand public awareness of embryo adoption as a family-building option and to deliver essential medical and administrative services to individuals and couples considering embryo adoption or donation. The program focuses on centering the best interests and rights of children born through embryo adoption, including their right to know their biological origins, and requires rigorous screening of adoptive parents. Projects may include public education campaigns, counseling, support for healthcare providers, and the development of best-practice models for embryo adoption services.
