Program Overview

The Wyatt Weisel High Performance grant exists to support the future of American cycling. Athletes who have been selected or invited to join a USA Cycling trip/event are invited to apply. The need-based grant is designed to alleviate the financial burden associated with such an invite and ensure talented athletes can embrace the invitation to participate with USA Cycling.

Eligibility

Athletes must be seeking financial support enabling them to attend and participate in an event they have been invited to by USA Cycling or an event agreed to to with USA Cycling's Sport Performance team
Athletes receiving Elite Direct Athlete Support are not eligible
Athlete must be a minimum of 15 years old
Athletes must seeking financial support to participate in an Olympic discipline

Details

Grant funds must be used strictly for the purpose(s) detailed in the application
Athletes may receive no more than two grants per calendar year
Grants for domestic travel are awarded up to $750
Grants for international travel are awarded up to $1,500
Applications are accepted year-round
Applications are only accepted via the online portal
Applicants should specify what they are requesting the funds for in the application and provide screenshots and/or copies of the specific costs of each portion of the request (e.g., flights, accommodation)

Review Process and Grant Awards

Grant applications will be reviewed by a three-person panel with representation from the USA Cycling Foundation, the Sport Performance team, and a third USA Cycling staff member. Grant applicants will be notified within 30 days of applying for the grant of the outcome of their application. Grants will be issued based on the availability of funds.

Please complete the application below and upload any supporting documents.

Athlete's First and Last Name: *

USA Cycling License #: *

Athlete's Email Address: *

Athlete's Phone Number:  *

Athlete's shipping address:  *

Athlete's date of birth *

Are you 18 years or older? *

Yes

Parent/Guardian Name *

Parent/Guardian phone number:  *

Parent/Guardian email address:  *

Are you currently in school? *

How much are you paying out of pocket per year for tuition? *

Have you previously received a Wyatt Weisel Grant? *

Please list the amount it was for, the event(s) and the calendar year for which you were given the grant. *

Which grant are you applying for? *

Domestic Travel

International Travel

Trip/event you have been invited to by USA Cycling/event agreed to with USA Cycling's Sport Performance team that you are applying for financial support to attend:  *

Date(s) of event:  *

Please describe why you want to attend the event you have been invited to participate in.  (300 words or less)  *

How much funding are you requesting? *

Please describe (and provide specific costs) what the requested funding is for? *

Please describe how the requested funding will enable you to participate in the event/trip. (300 words or less)  *

What is your family income per dependent?
Calculate your family income per dependent by dividing your adjusted gross income by number of dependents. This information is found on the first page of your parent/guardian's latest IRS tax return. *

Please upload the first page of your parent/guardian's latest IRS tax return, which should reflect total number of dependents and adjusted gross income.* *

Please upload the first page of your completed IRS W-9 Form*
You can find a blank copy at the following link: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf *

Please upload screenshots and/or copies of anticipated expenses (e.g., flights, accomodation). *