Grant Writing Resources

Following is a list of resources to help you develop and write grant proposals.

Services provided by the Office of Institutional Grants

IVC’s Grants Specialist can work closely with you throughout the development of your grant proposal and assist by:

• Editing and formatting the proposal narrative
• Developing the budget and budget justification
• Completing grant application forms
• Reviewing the proposal for completeness and compliance with guidelines
• Providing requested attachments
• Routing for college and district approvals
• Copying and mailing proposals
• Preparing and submitting electronic grant applications

Internet Resources

California Department of Education
NSF Guide to Proposal Writing and Evaluation
Foundation Center Proposal Writing Short Course

Books available in the IVC Library:

Writing References available in the Office of Institutional Grants:

The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition, University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 2003.
William A. Sabin, The Gregg Reference Manual, 9th Edition, Glencoe McGraw-Hill, Columbus, OH, 2001.
Hopper, Gale, Foote, Griffith, Essentials of English, 4th Edition, Barron’s, New York, 1990