FARGO – Charitable and community organizations are invited to apply for project grant awards from $63,000 available through the 11th annual Live First Community Giving Campaign conducted by First International Bank & Trust.

Any organization benefiting the communities served by First International Bank & Trust is eligible to apply. This includes non-profit organizations, community groups, classroom initiatives or any organization whose project shows benefit to the community.

One $20,000 grant prize will be awarded, along with six Rising Star awards of $3,000 and $2,000 each to one winner from each of 11 applicant categories. Categories are organizations that help animals, focus on arts, promote health and wellbeing, focus on education , offer support with housing, provide food-based services, advocate for those with different abilities, support at-risk individuals, support families, support parks and natural spaces, respond to emergencies and keep communities safe. A $1,000 award will be given based on social media votes.

An online entry form will be available between Wednesday, April 2, and Wednesday, April 16.