Cathay Foundation Our Grant Focus Application Guidelines FAQs Search Cathay Bank Foundation Stronger communities Inclusive opportunities A A A About The Cathay Bank Foundation was initially founded in 2002 for the purpose of raising and administering funds for community-based nonprofit organizations. The mission of the Cathay Bank Foundation is to help communities in geographic regions where Cathay Bank operates to thrive, through strategic relationships with and resources to community organizations and institutions that are working to positively impact the social, economic, educational, cultural and overall wellbeing of our communities. The Cathay Bank Foundation, an affiliate of Cathay Bank, is a nonprofit organization. Serving Communities The Cathay Bank Foundation serves community needs in nine states: California, New York, Illinois, Washington, Texas, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey and Maryland. With offices in these states, the Foundation seeks to work with well-established nonprofit organizations to pioneer approaches and to reach communities. Cathay Bank Foundation announces its 2021 scholarship recipients. Important Application Information No unsolicited requests will be accepted. All nonprofit organizations wishing to apply for a grant through the Cathay Bank Foundation must be invited by a Cathay Bank or Foundation Officer. The Cathay Bank or Foundation Officer will then direct your nonprofit organization to the link to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). Once your LOI has been received, it will be reviewed for grant consideration. If the request is within our grant guidelines and budget, your organization may be invited to complete a full grant application for consideration. Letter of Intent Deadlines 1st Cycle – January 22, 2021 2nd Cycle – April 23, 2021 3rd Cycle – July 23, 2021 4th Cycle – October 22, 2021 Cathay Bank Foundation reserves the right to decline any unsolicited proposal. We do not accept unsolicited grant proposals from any organization. All unsolicited grant proposals and/or sponsorship requests will be declined. © 2021 Cathay Bank Foundation. All Rights Reserved.