Governor’s Community Achievement Awards
The 2022 GCAA application is now open.
For more than thirty years, Keep Texas Beautiful, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), has awarded the prestigious Governor's Community Achievement Awards to Texas communities for their outstanding overall efforts to keep their communities beautiful.
This year, ten winning communities will share $2 million in landscaping awards from the Texas Department of Transportation, with the amount based on population size. The funds are used for landscaping projects along local rights-of-way. A community's environmental program is judged on achievements in seven areas:
- Community Leadership and Coordination
- Public Awareness and Outreach
- Environmental Education and Youth Engagement
- Beautification and Community Improvement
- Litter Prevention and Cleanup
- Solid Waste Management
- Litter Law and Illegal Dumping Enforcement
If you have any questions regarding this year's application, please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Prepare for your GCAA Application with this toolkit:
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GCAA Webinar Series Part I: Prep your application with help from past winners
Recorded December 14, 2021.
Learn tips and tricks for applying to GCAA from past winners Duncanville and Friendswood. This webinar is a must-watch for those applying in 2022.
Recording hereGCAA Webinar Series Part II: Tackling the online application
January 11, 2022
12-1 pmIn this webinar, you will learn the history of GCAA and KTB's role with the program, updates to the GCAA application due to COVID-19, and the ins and outs of applying using the online application. If your community is considering applying, this will be a great opportunity to learn more about the application process and get answers to any questions you may have.
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GCAA Online Awards Instructions
Step One
Review the GCAA Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements.Step Two
Visit our Awards Software and create an account.Step Three
Once you’re ready to begin, select GCAA at the top to begin your application.Step Four
Answer all questions and upload all supplemental information. Don’t forget to save as you go! This will allow you to leave the page and return at a later time if needed.Step Five
Once you’ve completed your application, submit and pay. You’ll have a chance to save a copy of your application when you’re finished.Step Six
Pay the $25 fee online with a credit card or mail your check to:
Keep Texas Beautiful - GCAA
8850 Business Park Drive, Ste 200
Austin, Texas 78759Relax – you’re finished! Congratulations on completing the 2022 GCAA application!
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Each year, ten winning communities share $2 million in landscaping awards from the Texas Department of Transportation, with the amount based on population size.
Landscaping Awards by Population Size Categories
Category
Population
Landscaping Award Amount
Category 1
Up to 3,000
$90,000
Category 2
3,001 - 5,500
$110,000
Category 3
5,501 - 9,000
$130,000
Category 4
9,001 - 15,000
$160,000
Category 5
15,001 - 25,000
$180,000
Category 6
25,001 - 40,000
$210,000
Category 7
40,001 - 65,000
$250,000
Category 8
65,001 - 90,000
$270,000
Category 9
90,001 - 180,000
$290,000
Category 10
Over 180,000
$310,000
Brought to you in partnership with TxDOT
