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{{Organization
|OrganizationName=Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement
|OrganizationType=Government Agency
|Mission=Develops and maintains partnerships focused on solutions to challenges facing rural and underserved communities, connecting them to USDA programs, education, tools, and resources.
|ParentOrganization=Department of Agriculture
|TopOrganization=Department of Agriculture
|CreationLegislation=Established under the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, specifically under Section 226B, and further defined by the 2008 Farm Bill.
|Budget=Not specifically itemized; included in USDA's overall budget, which for FY 2024 was approximately $25.3 billion.
|OrganizationExecutive=Director
|Services=* Manages partnerships with 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Colleges, 1994 Tribal Land-Grant Colleges, and Hispanic-Serving Institutions
* Oversees initiatives like the USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program
* Supports various outreach, education, and resource programs for rural and underserved communities
|Regulations=* 7 CFR § 2.38 - Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement
|HeadquartersLocation=38.8951, -77.0367
|HeadquartersAddress=1400 Independence Ave., SW, Stop 0601, Washington, DC 20250-9821
|Website=[https://www.usda.gov/partnerships]
}}
The '''Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (Department of Agriculture)''' focuses on building and maintaining relationships to enhance USDA's outreach and program impact.