Where to Find Abortion Funding in Every Region of the Country

13 states ban abortion entirely. Funds fill the gap.

Since the Dobbs decision in June 2022, 13 states have banned abortion with no exceptions beyond life-threatening emergencies: Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia. Patients in those states must travel. Abortion funds pay for what insurance will not.

The National Network of Abortion Funds connects nearly 100 grassroots organizations that cover procedure costs, travel, and lodging. In 2023, member funds served over 150,000 callers. Demand has only increased.

How abortion funds work

You call. You answer screening questions about your situation. The fund assigns a grant amount directly to your clinic or reimburses travel costs.

Most funds operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Some maintain waitlists. Turnaround ranges from same-day to two weeks depending on fund capacity.

“We are not a hotline. We are your neighbors pooling money so you can get the care you need.”

That framing comes from the Northwest Abortion Access Fund, which serves patients across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

Regional fund directory

Region	Primary funds	States served
Southeast	ARC-Southeast: Reproductive Justice and Abortion Access in the South, Yellowhammer Fund: Alabama Abortion Access and Reproductive Justice	AL, FL, GA, MS, SC, TN
Texas	Fund Texas Choice: Travel Funding for Abortion Access, Lilith Fund	TX (travel out of state)
Midwest	Chicago Abortion Fund, Gateway to Access	IL, IN, KY, MO, OH
Plains/Mountain	Indigenous Women Rising, Cobalt	CO, NM, MT, tribal nations
Northeast	NYAAF, Eastern MA Abortion Fund	NY, NJ, MA, CT, PA
West	Northwest Abortion Access Fund, Access Reproductive Justice	WA, OR, CA, AK, HI
National	National Abortion Federation Hotline	All states (1-800-772-9100)

Who pays for what

Abortion funds typically cover some combination of these costs. Coverage varies by fund capacity and your situation:

Procedure fees (partial or full)
Travel (gas, bus, flights)
Hotel stays (1-3 nights typical)
Childcare during travel
Lost wages (some funds, limited amounts)
Translation services

Sixteen states use their own Medicaid dollars to cover most medically necessary abortions. If you live in one of those states, Medicaid may cover the procedure itself, and funds can help with remaining logistics.

Legal protections for patients

Several states have passed shield laws protecting patients and providers from prosecution by other states. California, New York, Illinois, Colorado, and Washington all have active legal shields. These mean a ban state cannot extradite you for receiving care in a shield state.

However, shield laws do not protect you from prosecution if you obtain medication abortion while physically located in a ban state. Know the laws in your state before acting.

How to donate effectively

Give to funds in constraint states. Funds serving patients who must travel need the most money. Southeast and Texas funds face the highest per-patient costs.
Set up recurring donations. Funds need predictable income to make commitments to patients. Even $10/month matters at scale.
Give to practical support organizations. Groups like Brigid Alliance handle logistics (travel and lodging) so clinical funds can focus on procedure costs.
Volunteer as a practical support person. Funds need drivers and hosts. Check your local fund’s volunteer page.

Finding care right now

If you need an abortion and don’t know where to start:

AbortionFinder.org maintains verified, state-by-state clinic directories
INeedAnA.com provides plain-language guidance by state
National Abortion Federation Hotline: 1-800-772-9100