501(c)3 organization - a non-profit organization deemed exempt from federal taxation.
capital costs - one-time expenses for physical things such as equipment, construction/renovation, etc.
direct costs - main costs associated with the project (salaries and benefits of project personnel, supplies and materials, travel, etc.)
indirect or overhead costs - basic costs of running an organization that aren't associated with a particular projects: electricity, heat, general administrative costs, etc.
LOI (Letter of intent or letter of inquiry) - Letter to the potential funder with overview of the program and funding needs; if the funder is interested they will ask for a full proposal.
operating costs - on-going costs for operating your organization (personnel, administrative costs, etc.)
program costs - costs for a specific project, program, or initiative, above and beyond normal operating costs.
Platform for researchers and administrators to identify new funding opportunities and potential collaborators, while offering insights and short-cuts to help research organizations obtain funding.
Identifies funding information related to research, collaborative activities, travel, curriculum development, conferences, fellowships, post-doctoral positions, equipment acquisition, and operating or capital expenses, among others. Sources of this information are federal and regional governments, foundations, professional societies, associations, and corporations. Funding Opportunities can be searched by sponsor, amount, deadline, eligibility of applicant, funding type, and area of interest.