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The Foundation primarily supports youth programs. |
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The Foundation supports programs primarily
in Northern California and vicinity, but is not solely limited to this area. |
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The Foundation encourages international scholarship
programs particularly with the United States and Japan. |
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The Foundation's grantees must be nonprofit
organizations with 501(c)3 status. Applications from individuals will not be considered. |
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Priority is given to programs that are innovative
and long term in orientation. Programs should include the appropriate follow-up activities
needed in order to maximize their impact. |
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Priority is placed on programs that include
participants of both genders and of different ethnic backgrounds. |
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Programs centered on annual or ongoing events
and activities are given lower priority. |
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Tourist-oriented programs are excluded from
consideration. |