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YOUTH TRACK CYCLING DEVELOPMENT GRANT

Program Overview

The Youth Track Cycling Development Grant supports velodromes, clubs, and coaches committed to introducing junior athletes ages 14-18 to track cycling. Inspired by USA Cycling’s Search for Speed program, this grant helps create structured development opportunities, grow local velodrome participation, and build pathways toward Junior Track National Championships and beyond.

Grant Awards

Two awards of $2,500 are available based on demonstrated need and program scope. Funding may be used to offset costs directly related to junior track development, including track bike rentals, velodrome rental, coaching fees, and educational materials. This membership-supported initiative helps expand junior track cycling opportunities and strengthen athlete development pathways across local velodrome communities.

 
Program Qualifications

Any velodrome, registered USA Cycling club, or USA Cycling certified coach with a formal partnership with a local velodrome may apply for the Youth Track Cycling Development Grant if they meet all of the following criteria. Individual athletes cannot apply. 

  • Operate or partner with a local velodrome that sanctions events with USA Cycling
  • Focus programming on junior athletes ages 14-18
  • Require all participating athletes to hold a current USA Cycling junior license
  • Provide a structured curriculum designed to introduce athletes from non-track backgrounds to track racing and training
  • Fully adhere to USA Cycling Safe Sport policies and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies
  • Be in good standing with USA Cycling
  • All eligibility requirements will be verified during the review process.

 

Important Dates

Application Process Opens: May 27, 2026

Application Process Closes: June 10, 2026

Recipient Notifications: June 17, 2026

Funds Disbursed: July 1, 2026

Apply

Youth Track Cycling Development Grant Application
Review Process

Grant applications will be reviewed by a three person panel from USA Cycling’s Membership Team. Each panel member will review and score applications based on the following areas:

  • Curriculum
  • Impact
  • Recruitment Plan
  • Itemized Budget
  • Alignment of the proposal with grant objective

Two $2,500 grants will be awarded with a total of $5,000 in grant funding distributed.

If you have questions please submit a request with “Youth Track Cycling Development Grant” in the subject line.