Assistance Listing 10.239
Human Health and Soil Health Study
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Assistance Listing 10.239, “Human Health and Soil Health Study,” is a federal program administered by AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
The Agriculture Subcommittee on Appropriations provides $1,000,000 for the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct an analysis of current scientific findings to determine the links between soils and human health by reviewing existing research on the linkages between the human microbiome and soil microbiome, and the direct interaction of humans with soils. NIFA requests proposals that focus on identifying linkages between soil management practices and the nutrient density of foods for human consumption, determining how to best leverage healthy soil management practices to maximize benefits and minimize adverse impacts on human health, and exploring areas for future research.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 10.239
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): $1,000,000
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 10.239. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 10.239?
10.239 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Human Health and Soil Health Study.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 10.239?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.