Assistance Listing 10.903
Soil Survey
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · Natural Resources Conservation Service
Assistance Listing 10.903, “Soil Survey,” is a federal program administered by AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $71M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
To produce and maintain up to date soil survey information (maps, data sets, soil interpretations, and reports) of the United States for widespread use by interested agencies, organizations, and individuals and to assist in the use of this information.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 10.903
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)
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Eligible applicants are typically limited to institutions of higher education within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit network. Proposed projects are expected to have durations of 2-4 years, with funding amounts ranging from $25,000 to $1,000,000 per award.
Intended beneficiaries: Land/Property Owner, Individual/Family, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Anyone/general public, Sponsored organization, U.S. Territories and Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer.
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): Recent Federal Grant Awards under this program have ranged from approximately $7,900 to $700,000, with most awards falling between $100,000 and $300,000. Awards typically span 2-3 years, with some extending up to 5 years. Common recipients include universities and state agricultural agencies. The Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service is the primary funding agency, usually utilizing Cooperative Agreements as the assistance type. Projects focus on various aspects of soil science, including soil carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions, soil health assessments, digital soil mapping, and wetland soil characterization. Work is performed across multiple states, with emphasis on regional collaboration and practical applications for soil survey staff.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 10.903. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 10.903?
10.903 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Soil Survey.” 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 10.903?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Unrestricted by Individual Type and Unrestricted by Entity Type. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 10.903 provide?
The agency reported $70,950,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.