Center of Excellence Grant Application

USA Cycling's Center of Excellence program recognizes clubs and teams that develop Junior and Under-23 (U23) cyclists into the racers of tomorrow by implementing a safe environment, holistic coaching practices, and a positive team culture, both on and off the bike. 

Any prospective, current USA Cycling Club/Team may apply for the Centers of Excellence grant when meeting all the below criteria.

Operate a USA Cycling club, team, or program with the specific purpose of developing athletes at the Junior or U23 level and have a successful operational history of at least two years
Support the complete athlete pathway with junior and development-level programs that progress toward elite-level programs
Serve licensed Junior and/or U23 athletes with a racing age of 11-22
Have plans to send Junior or U23 athletes to National Championship events or USA Cycling Athlete Development Pathway Regional Camps
Have a current USA Cycling registered coach on the membership and/or staff roster
Adhere to USA Cycling’s Safe Sport program
Be a licensed club or team in good standing with USA Cycling
Be a tax-exempt, registered non-profit organization

Tiers

Tier 1: Points 40-45 | $5,000 (4 winners)
Tier 2: Points 34-39 | $2,500 (10 winners)

Club/Team Name: *

USA Cycling Club ID: *

Primary Club Contact First and Last Name: *

Primary Club Contact Email:  *

Primary Club Contact Phone:  *

Secondary Club Contact:  *

Secondary Club Contact E-mail:  *

Board of Director Chair First & Last Name:  *

Club Website or Landing Page:  *

Club Mission Statement (200 words or less):  *

Please upload your Club/Team logo.

How many active USA Cycling licensed Juniors and U23 (Under 23) riders are on your Club/Team? *

How many active USA Cycling licensed Collegiate or former Collegiate riders are on your Club/Team? *

How many active racers are involved in organized interscholastic racing programs, such as NICA? *

How many active USA Cycling Level 1 certified coaches/staff are on your Club/Team? *

0 

1-2 

3-5 

6+ 

How many active Safe Sport trained riders/staff are on your Club/Team? *

0 

1-2 

3-5 

6+ 

What makes your program successful and deserving of this grant?  (300 words or less)  *

How would you use these funds? (300 words or less)  *

What programs do you run to support your Junior/U23 riders? (250 words or less)  *

Does your Club/Team compete internationally? (250 words or less)  *

List recent Junior/U23 accolades: *

How does your Club/Team create opportunities for BIPOC and/or under-served individuals to gain access to cycling? (300 words or less)  *

How does your Club/Team impact your local community on and off the bike? (250 words or less)  *

Do you see your Club/Team as emerging or established? (200 words or less)  *

Anything else you want us to know? (300 words or less)  *