Civic Analysis of Policy and Investment
Policy Starts With You
Design a solution. Advocate for change.
CAPI is a national competition designed to empower high school change makers to explore real-world issues through civic lenses. Students propose original solutions for local or school challenges and are judged by Austin Council members and Texas Representatives. Whether you're crafting legislation or analyzing investment impact, this is your chance to turn ideas into action.
Deadline: May 31st, 2026 (spring term)
Work in a team of 3-5. Three winners will be selected from 10 finalists.
Finalists/Winners will receive monetary prizes from $50 to $300. There is NO limit to the number of entries each person can submit.
Finalists and Winners will be announced July 20th, 2026
Competitors are advised to check their email for results.
Choose a Competition Style
Written Report
Length: 800–1,500 words
Format: Google Docs
Share the doc as a PDF, NOT a link
Subtitle for each required section: Problem → Background → Proposal → Stakeholders → Plan → Challenges → Conclusion
Title your document: "Policy2025_[Team Members Names]"
What Makes a Great Report?
Clear thesis statement/conclusion
Visuals (graphs)
Research on current issues and policies
Video Submission
5-10 min length, unlisted YouTube or Drive
Clear visuals
Uncut (no editing)
Title your video: "Policy2025_[Team Members Name]"
What Makes a Great Video?
Energy
Visuals (presentation/slide)
Research on current issues and policies
