GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

The Wyatt Weisel High Performance grant program provides support for travel and training costs associated with attending National Team Programs. This grant has supported many future American stars in their early years of international competition. Athletes who have been selected or invited to a USA Cycling National Team Program events are invited to apply.

USA Cycling is committed to protecting the mental health of its athletes. The Mental Health Grant aims to ensure finances are not a barrier to athletes receiving professional mental health support. 

The Team Pursuit (TP) Grant aims to offset daily living and training expenses associated with being part of the USA Cycling National Team Program.

USA Cycling’s Center of Excellence designation is awarded to select junior and Under-23 development teams which excel in the development of young cyclists. These Centers of Excellence programs consistently demonstrate the ability to develop young riders into nationally competitive athletes, by sending cyclists annually to USA Cycling Regional and National development camps as well as National Development Programs.

The Club Innovation Grant recognizes and supports cycling clubs and teams that leverage innovation to foster the growth of bicycle racing. This new grant program is designed to promote growth, creativity, and engagement within the cycling community while strengthening the relationship between USA Cycling and riders.

The Event Organizer Advancement Fund recognizes and supports cycling event organizers who are leveraging innovation to grow the sport of bicycle racing. This new grant program is designed to foster growth, creativity, and engagement within the cycling community while strengthening the relationship between USA Cycling and event organizers.

This grant aims to increase participation opportunities for underrepresented riders in the sport. Five awards of $1,000 will be awarded to assist clubs in delivering programs to underserved communities, supporting the hiring or training of coaches from diverse backgrounds, or breaking down financial barriers for aspiring cyclists who previously lacked access to participate in the sport of cycling.

This program is dedicated to fostering new cycling teams, offering them comprehensive funding to support accessibility to bike racing. The grant comprehensively covers aspects of team development, including equipment like bikes, helmets, and apparel, as well as travel, race entry fees, coaching, club membership fees, and USA Cycling memberships for participants.

USA Cycling, in collaboration with Feedback Sports, is launching the Cyclocross Club Expansion Grant to grow the discipline of cyclocross nationwide. This initiative will provide selected clubs with equipment packages and financial support to help attract young riders and introduce them to regional and national-level competition. 

The Steve Tilford Memorial Grant honors the legacy of Steve Tilford, a legendary bike racer and advocate for clean sport. A member of the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame, Steve was dedicated to fair competition and athlete development. In his memory, this grant supports Junior development clubs/teams that excel in fostering young cyclists while emphasizing sports integrity and clean performances. 

The mission of the USA Cycling Collegiate program is to provide opportunities for team-oriented bicycle racing for student cyclists of all genders and abilities. This program provides new riders with a welcoming introduction to collegiate cycling – both riding and racing;To enable elite riders the option to pursue higher education while benefiting from development opportunities that integrate with amateur and professional teams and national development programs.

For the 2024-25 cyclocross season, USA Cycling will be providing Cyclocross Athlete Stipend Grants through the MudFund. The grant supports athletes in navigating the financial demands of competing in Europe. By alleviating these financial burdens, the program allows athletes to focus on their performance and development. It provides crucial financial assistance, enabling athletes to participate in international competitions and empowering their trade teams to pursue athletic excellence, thereby fostering talent and promoting the sport's growth.