Fargo, N.D.-based First International Bank & Trust launched its annual Live First Community Giving Campaign on June 1. .Nominations are accepted through June 26. The awards will come after a two-stage voting process. Tier One voting will take place July 6-12, during which applicants will appear on a centralized online ballot. The top 10 vote-getters will move to the next stage. Tier Two voting, from July 13-17. The campaign will award $75,000 to nonprofits and community projects across First International markets in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Arizona. Nonprofits, community groups and project-based initiatives can apply. Donations will be in multiple categories:A $25,000 grand prize for the Camp Champion AwardTwo grants of $10,000 each for the Trailblazer AwardsFive grants of $5,000 each for the Community Builder Awards. A $5,000 Campfire Choice Award through a public vote.
