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

 

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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