How to Find an Abortion Fund Through NNAF (abortionfunds.org)

The National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) is a network of nearly 100 abortion funds — grassroots organizations that support people seeking abortion access. If you need an abortion and want to find a fund that may be able to help, the site's "Need an Abortion?" section is the starting point: it lets you search a list of funds, get tips for finding a clinic, and understand Medicaid coverage. Below is how to use it and what to expect.

What an abortion fund actually is

Abortion funds are grassroots organizations, not clinics and not insurance. NNAF describes them as groups that support people seeking abortion access, and says the network organizes "at the crossroads of racial, economic, and reproductive justice."

That framing matters for what you should expect: a fund is typically a place to ask about practical support, and the specific kinds of help vary by fund. The NNAF site itself does not list a fixed menu of services, so treat any single fund's offerings as something to confirm directly with that fund.

Step-by-step: finding a fund through the site

1. Go to the "Need an Abortion?" section. This is the entry point the homepage points to for people seeking help. It is separate from the donation and campaign sections.
2. Search the list of funds. The site provides a searchable list. Use it to look for a fund that serves your area or a nearby area.
3. Read the tips for finding a clinic. The same section includes guidance on locating a clinic, which is useful if you are still deciding where to go.
4. Check the Medicaid coverage information. The section also covers understanding Medicaid coverage, which can affect what you pay and what a fund might need to help with.
5. Contact the fund you find. The site's role is to connect you to the list; the fund itself handles your request.

What to have ready when you contact a fund

The NNAF page does not publish a required intake checklist, so this is general preparation rather than a site-specific rule. In practice, funds tend to ask about your location, your appointment or clinic, your estimated cost, and your timeline. Having those details on hand makes the first conversation faster.

What the site offers beyond finding a fund

If you are not seeking help yourself but want to support access, the donation and monthly-donor paths are the relevant ones. The conversation kits are for people who want to talk about abortion with others.

Common sticking points

• The site is a network, not a provider. NNAF connects you to funds; it does not itself schedule appointments or pay for care. Expect to be routed to an individual fund.
• Coverage varies by fund. Because funds are independent grassroots organizations, what one can offer may differ from another. The site does not guarantee a particular type or amount of support.
• Medicaid rules are state-specific. The site points you to Medicaid coverage information, but eligibility and coverage depend on where you are, so verify against your own state's rules.
• Don't confuse the two paths. "Need an Abortion?" is for getting help; "Donate" is for giving it. Starting in the wrong section just adds a step.

The short version

Use abortionfunds.org's "Need an Abortion?" section to search the list of nearly 100 funds, read the clinic-finding tips, and check the Medicaid coverage guidance. Then contact the fund that serves your area directly, since the fund — not the network site — is what actually responds to your request.