Akcija ZA Umjetnost - Action For Art

Akcija ZA Umjetnost - Action For Art is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov, located in Podgorica, Montenegro, with a current registration valid through February 20, 2026. The organization specializes in cultural exchange and arts programming, focusing specifically on music festivals and cultural events that promote U.S. music and cultural engagement. Their primary federal grant awards have been consistently issued by the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, indicating a strategic partnership aimed at cultural diplomacy and international artistic collaboration.

The organization has received multiple federal grant awards specifically for implementing the Made in New York Jazz Festival in Montenegro, which brings prominent U.S. jazz musicians to perform and engage with local youth and public audiences. These grants, ranging from 2022 to 2025, support free musical performances and cultural activities across four Montenegrin municipalities. Each grant, typically classified as a project grant, has a focused objective of promoting U.S. music and culture through live performances, educational interactions, and community engagement. The grants, with award amounts varying by year, demonstrate a consistent commitment to cultural exchange and public diplomacy through musical programming, with award dates spanning from June 15, 2022, to February 28, 2025, and project completion dates aligned with the annual jazz festival schedule.