Living Donor Assistance Program - Massachusetts & New York City
The American Kidney Fund's Living Donor Assistance Program seeks to increase access to living kidney donations by reimbursing out-of-pocket costs for current and potential living kidney donors. The program launched in Massachusetts in December 2023 and New York City in July 2024.
Apply for a grant if your surgery was in Massachusetts
Apply for a grant if your surgery was in New York City
Grant Specifics:
- Grants intended for reimbursement of out-of-pocket travel-related and childcare expenses
- Grants up to $2,500/per donor
- One, lifetime grant available per living kidney donor
Eligibility:
- Open to living kidney donors who donated on or after 1/1/2023
- Kidney recipient's evaluation and/or surgery took place at a Massachusetts or New York City hospital
- Donor incurred out of pocket expenses not covered by insurance
- Applicants must permanently reside in the U.S. or its territories
- Living donor or recipient financial information is not required or considered when evaluating
applicants for program eligibility.
Click here to apply for a grant if your surgery took place in Massachusetts
Click here to apply for a grant if your surgery took place in New York City