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2022 UCI Road World Championships – Wollongong Legacy Partnership Program

The 2022 UCI Road World Championships are a landmark event for Wollongong presenting a major opportunity to showcase the region, develop the sport and attract a new generation of cyclists.  Long after the excitement of the Championships has passed, its success will be judged by the legacy it leaves for our future.  

Applications closed Thursday, 24 March 2022 at 1pm.

Resources

Potential applicants are encouraged to review our frequently asked questions to ensure that their application addresses the relevant requirements.

View the guidelines

View the information session video and presentation document.

Important dates

  • The following dates are indicative and apply only to this round.

  • Applications open Friday, 25 February 2022
  • Applications close at 1pm Thursday, 24 March 2022
  • Eligibility Assessment Process, 25 March 2022 to 30 March 2022
  • Panel assessment process,  31 March 2022 to 5 April 2022
  • Invitation for Project Pitch, 7 April 2022 to 14 April 2022
  • Approval of projects by UCI Local Organising Committee, May 2022
  • Funding agreements executed for successful projects June 2022
  • All projects expected to be completed December 2023

Program objectives

The overall objectives of the Program are: 

  1. Sport and Active Recreation: Increase opportunities for participation in cycling
  2. Transport: Support initiatives that increase opportunities for people to ride a bike (for active transport)  
  3. Policy: Maximising the event platform to further policy matters to support cycling  
  4. Education: Support educational programs that will develop all facets of cycling 
  5. Tourism: Assist achieve a UCI Bike City designation for Wollongong 
  6. People: Develop the skills of event organisers, event approval authorities and sport volunteers to support future events 
  7. Partnerships: Provide a platform to galvanise the community interest and support to deliver legacy as part of the W2022 

These objectives are directly linked to the Legacy plan for the 2022 UCI Road World Championships and your project must address at least one of these objectives.

Grant funding

Total funding available for this Program is up to $220,000. This will be the final round of the program.

Funding is available for projects in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Wollondilly and Wingecarribee and Shoalhaven Local Government areas that align with the objectives of the Wollongong 2022 Legacy Plan.

  • The maximum grant amount available is $50,000
  • The minimum grant amount available is $10,000

Organisations may apply for more than one project by completing a separate application for each project. However, the maximum available to any one organisation is $50,000 in a financial year.

Organisations must contribute at least 50% of the total project cost. This can be a financial contribution or through use of voluntary labour, donated materials and/or equipment or other resources directly related to the project.

Eligible applicants

To be eligible for this grant program, applicants must be one of the following:

  • An incorporated, not-for-profit organisation that is based in or provides services in the Illawarra Region
  • A registered business located in the Illawarra Region that has been registered for at least 2 years
  • A Local Council in the Illawarra Region
  • A University, school or TAFE in the Illawarra Region

The Illawarra Region comprises of the Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Wollondilly, Wingecarribee and Shoalhaven Local Government areas.

Ineligible applicants

Applicants that are not eligible include:

  • Individuals, groups of individuals and unincorporated organisations
  • State and Federal Government departments and agencies
  • Organisations that do not provide services in the Illawarra Region

Types of eligible projects

Some examples of eligible projects under the legacy themes are:

  1. Sport and Active Recreation: Increase opportunities for participation in cycling
    • New bike paths between key locations or new cycling infrastructure e.g. pump track
    • Ancillary cycling facilities e.g. bike racks
    • Community cycling events conducted on a specified day or consecutive days at a specified location.
    • Ongoing participation opportunities that will attract new participants
  2. Transport: Initiatives that increase opportunities for people to ride a bike (for active transport)
    • Bike storage facilities at transport hubs
    • Lockers and showers for use by cyclists at key destination locations
  3. Policy: Maximising the event platform to further policy matters to support cycling
    • Policy initiatives to develop cycling tourism
    • Policy initiatives encouraging safe cycling
  4. Education: Educational programs that will develop all facets of cycling
    • Training programs that will lead to volunteer coaches, officials and club administrators gaining required education and accreditation
    • Bike Safety / Safe Cycling Campaigns
    • Programs that will increase the skill level of cyclists and other road users
  5. Tourism: Achieve a UCI Bike City designation for Wollongong
    • Initiatives that bring cycling related tourism to the Illawarra
    • Initiatives that make cycling in the Illawarra more enjoyable
    • Initiatives that promote cycling linkages between key tourism spots in the Illawarra
  6. People: Develop the skills of event organisers, event approval authorities and sport volunteers to support future events
    • Training programs that will lead to volunteer coaches, officials and club administrators gaining required education and accreditation related to cycling events
  7. Partnerships: Provide a platform to galvanise the community interest and support to deliver legacy as part of the W2022
    • Projects that create new opportunities for cycling through a partnership approach e.g a bike shop working with a school to deliver bike maintenance education

The items below should not be included in your project application:

  • Staff wages and administration costs
  • Accommodation
  • Appearance fees, prize money and trophies/medals
  • Presentation/celebration functions
  • Entertainment
  • Events that are organised for the primary purpose of fundraising, including charity fundraising events
  • Individual Scholarships/sponsorships
  • Council costs incurred in securing Development Approval
  • Insurance (public liability, general liability, etc.)
  • Projects that have already commenced or been completed
  • Projects that do not demonstrate public value
  • Projects that are not delivered in the Illawarra region
  • Purchase of land or rental of premises
  • Purchase of office equipment (e.g. office furniture, printers, photocopiers etc.)
  • Subsidy for school sporting activities and events
  • Facility projects that have not received development approval (DA) from the relevant Council or cannot demonstrate that such approval is not required. 

Supporting documents

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Past recipients

Wollongong 2022 Legacy Partnership Program Recipients Round 1

Wollongong 2022 Legacy Partnership Program Recipients Round 2

Wollongong 2022 Legacy Partnership Program Recipients Round 3

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