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Find similar grantsApplications open April 2026, close May 2026, notifications May 2026
Centers of Excellence Grants is sponsored by USA Cycling. Recognizes and supports clubs and teams dedicated to developing junior and U23 athletes.
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Youth Developmental Programs | Junior & U23 Cycling… | USA Cycling The USA Cycling Centers of Excellence program recognizes outstanding clubs and teams that are committed to developing Junior and Under-23 (U23) cyclists into the racers of tomorrow. These organizations create a safe environment, implement holistic coaching practices, and foster a positive team culture—both on and off the bike.
Since the program’s inception in 2002, the USA Cycling Foundation has distributed over $555,000 in support of these grass-roots development efforts. Grants are made possible by the generous donations to the USA Cycling Development Foundation.
Any current or prospective USA Cycling-affiliated club or team may apply for the Centers of Excellence grant if they meet all of the following criteria: Operate a USA Cycling club, team, or program with a primary focus on Junior or U23 athlete development and a proven operational history of at least two years Support the complete athlete development pathway, offering junior-level programming that progresses toward elite-level competition 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 or Junior Development Series Employ at least one USA Cycling registered coach on staff or listed on the team roster Fully adhere to USA Cycling’s Safe Sport policies Have had at least one athlete podium at a 2024 USA Cycling National Championship event Be a licensed club or team in good standing with USA Cycling Be a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization All eligibility requirements will be verified during the review process.
Application Process Opens: April 2026 Application Process Closes: May 2026 Recipient Notifications: May 2026 Centers of Excellence Application Review Process and Grant Awards Each panel member will review and grade applications independently. The median score (from all panel members) will serve as the final score and Tier rank. *Tie breakers will be determined by the score of select questions.
A total of $45,000 in grants will be distributed: Tier 1: 6 recipients awarded $5,000 each Tier 2: 6 recipients awarded $2,500 each Centers of Excellence Designation USA Cycling Clubs/Teams that have met the program qualifications will be designated as a “Center of Excellence. ” Clubs/Teams that achieve enough points to rank in either Tier 1 or Tier 2 will be recognized as a “Tier 1 or Tier 2 Center of Excellence.
” If you have questions please submit a request with “Center of Excellence” in the subject line. 2025 Centers of Excellence Winners Club/Team Name: Website Baltimore Youth Cycling, Inc. baltimoreyouthcycling. org Bear National Team beardevteam.
com Boulder Junior Cycling boulderjuniorcycling. org CT Cycling Advancement Program CCAP ctcyclingadvancement. org Durango Devo durangodevo.
com EF Education–ONTO ontocycling. com EuroCrossAcademy eurocrossacademy. com San Jose Bicycle Club teamsanjose.
org Star Track Cycling startrackcycling. org TWENTY28 Aevolo teamtwenty24. com Team Segment 28 segment28.
com WE Development waiteendurance. com
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) USA Cycling clubs/teams focused on Junior or U23 development with 2+ years history. Must employ at least one USA Cycling registered coach, adhere to Safe Sport policies, serve licensed athletes aged 11-22, and plan to send athletes to National Championships or Junior Development Series. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $45,000 total annually (Tier 1: $5,000 x6, Tier 2: $2,500 x6). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was May 31, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. The next cycle is expected around April 2027.
Centers of Excellence Grants is funded by USA Cycling. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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