Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

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Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement Type: Government Agency Parent organization: Department of Agriculture Top organization: Department of Agriculture Employees: Executive: Director Budget: Not specifically itemized; included in USDA's overall budget, which for FY 2024 was approximately $25.3 billion. Address: 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Stop 0601, Washington, DC 20250-9821 Website: [6] Creation Legislation: Established under the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, specifically under Section 226B, and further defined by the 2008 Farm Bill. Wikipedia: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

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Mission Develops and maintains partnerships focused on solutions to challenges facing rural and underserved communities, connecting them to USDA programs, education, tools, and resources.

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

The Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (Department of Agriculture) focuses on building and maintaining relationships to enhance USDA's outreach and program impact.

Mission

The mission of the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is to develop and maintain partnerships aimed at addressing challenges facing rural and underserved communities. OPPE strives to connect these communities with the educational resources, tools, and opportunities provided by USDA programs, enhancing access to services, promoting equity, and fostering community development.

Parent organization

The parent organization is the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Legislation authorizing creation

The Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement was established under the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, which aimed to reorganize and streamline USDA's operations.

Number of employees

The specific number of employees in OPPE is not publicly detailed in the available sources.

Exact number not publicly detailed; part of USDA's workforce.

Last total enacted budget

The last total enacted budget for OPPE specifically isn't disclosed in the sources provided. The USDA's overall budget for fiscal year 2022 was $248.2 billion.

Leader's title

The title of the leader of this organization is "Director."

Services provided

OPPE provides services such as coordinating USDA's outreach efforts, managing programs like the 2501 Program for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, facilitating partnerships with various sectors, including education, non-profits, and private industry, to increase program participation. It also works on initiatives to support women in agriculture, veterans, and youth, aiming to enhance community engagement and resource access.

Regulations overseen

OPPE does not directly oversee regulations but focuses on ensuring that USDA programs are accessible and beneficial to underserved communities. It helps in shaping policies and initiatives to improve outreach, equity, and participation in USDA programs, ensuring that regulatory frameworks are inclusive and support the needs of diverse rural and urban communities.

Headquarters address

The headquarters address for the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement is: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, USA

Website

The website for the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement is [7](https://www.usda.gov/partnerships).

Wikipedia article title

There isn't a specific Wikipedia article titled for this office; however, you might find information under the broader "United States Department of Agriculture" article title.