Grant Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: June 14, 2025

1. Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants must complete the official online application form.
2. Only couples with no children are eligible.
3. Previous grant recipients are not eligible to apply.
4. Couples must be legally married for at least five years without children. Proof of marriage and the duration of the marriage is required.
5. Female applicants must be 43 years old or younger at the time of application.
6. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient livelihood through occupation and income documentation.

2. Selection and Pre‑Treatment Requirements

1. Couples meeting eligibility will be invited for a preliminary medical evaluation to identify health risks that may affect fertility or pregnancy.
2. The following baseline investigations are required and funded by the applicant:
   • Infection screening
   • Hormone profile (including AMH)
   • Semen analysis
   • Pelvic ultrasound
   • Hysteroscopy (if needed)
   • HSG or saline sonohysterogram (if needed)
3. Evaluations are conducted at IIF-approved in vitro fertilization (IVF) centers.
4. Valid test results (conducted within the past 4 months by accredited centers) may be accepted in place of new tests.
5. Applicants with coexisting medical conditions will be placed on hold until they receive medical clearance.
6. Out-of-state applicants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses during treatment in Lagos.

3. Application, Data Collection & NDPA Compliance

3.1 Data Collected
Through the grant application, IIF collects:

• Personal data (name, date of birth, contact info, marital status)
• Sensitive health and fertility data (medical history, test results, diagnoses)
• Financial details (income, treatment costs)
• Supporting documents (medical reports, invoices)

3.2 Legal Basis & Consent

• IIF processes data only with your explicit consent, provided via the application form or as permitted under legitimate interest for grant administration purposes.
• Collection and processing of health data are contingent upon your affirmative consent before submission.

3.3 Use & Sharing of Personal Information

• Usage: used solely for evaluation, award decisions, treatment coordination, monitoring, and internal reporting.
• Sharing:
  • With partner IVF clinics or practitioners only with your consent, for treatment coordination.
  • With regulatory or legal authorities if required by law.
  • Within the internal IIF team, on a strict need-to-know basis, all staff are bound by confidentiality.

3.4 Data Security & Retention

• IIF employs encryption, secure servers, robust access controls, and periodic staff training.
• Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for grant administration or legal compliance, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.

3.5 Applicant Rights under NDPA
You have the right to:

• Access personal data held by IIF
• Request correction or deletion of data
• Withdraw consent at any time (which may affect eligibility)
• Object to specific data processing activities
• Lodge complaints with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

To exercise your rights, send an email  to webadmin@ibidunniighodalofoundation.org

4. Treatment Grant Terms & Responsibilities

1. Grant awards are contingent upon the successful completion of required medical evaluations and the full provision of requested documentation.
2. Couples must cover preliminary investigation fees before treatment.
3. Applicants with disqualifying medical conditions must achieve medical clearance before proceeding.
4. Travel and lodging costs for out-of-state applicants are the responsibility of the applicants.

5. Acknowledgment & Acceptance

By submitting an application, you confirm that:

• All information and documents provided are accurate and complete.
• You consent to your data being processed in line with our Data Collection & NDPA Compliance section above.
• You understand and agree to the Eligibility Criteria, Treatment Grant Terms, and Data Use policies.

6. Changes to Terms

IIF may update these Terms & Conditions to reflect programmatic or legal changes. All changes will be listed here, along with the relevant date. We encourage returning applicants to review this page before submitting.

7. Contact Information

Data Protection/Grant Inquiries
Email: info@ibidunniighodalofoundation.org
Phone: +234 704 403 9466