Being more than a bank means investing in the communities we serve.
During Community Banking Month, we’re celebrating what it means to be more than a bank—and one of the most important ways we live that out is by supporting the local nonprofits and community organizations working every day to strengthen our towns. Through our Non‑Profit Giveaway, we’re proud to reinvest in organizations that are making a meaningful difference right here at home.
Application Window: April 1, 2026 - April 17, 2026
$2,500 in Community Giving
Our Family of Banks will award five $500 donations, with one nonprofit selected in each of the communities we serve:
Glenwood | Villard | Alexandria
Lowry | Osakis
These donations are intended to support organizations that are doing meaningful, community‑focused work—often behind the scenes—every day.
Who Can Apply
To keep this giveaway local and intentional:
- Applications must be completed by an authorized representative of the nonprofit or organization
- Nominations from outside individuals are not accepted
- Organizations should be based in, or primarily serve, one of the communities listed above
The application is intentionally simple! It should only take about 10 minutes of your time.
Selection Process
Non‑Profit Giveaway recipients will be selected based on:
- Community connection and local impact
- Commitment to service and long‑term benefit
- Alignment with the values of community involvement and reinvestment
One organization will be selected in each of the five communities.
Important Dates
🗓 Applications close Friday, April 17, 2026.
📣 Giveaway recipients will be announced at the end of April.
Selected organizations will be notified directly and announced on Social Media.
More Than a Bank. A Community Partner.
Supporting local nonprofits is one of the ways we live out what it means to be more than a bank. When we reinvest in the organizations doing important work close to home, our communities grow stronger—now and for the long run.
We’re grateful for the work you do and honored to consider your application as part of Community Banking Month.