Fondazija Neotapkana Pateka

Fondazija Neotapkana Pateka is an international non-profit organization registered to receive awards from the U.S. federal government since January 19, 2022. The organization specializes in coordinating and facilitating American participation in the annual Off the Beaten Path Music Festival held in Bulgaria. Through federal grant awards, Fondazija Neotapkana Pateka provides services related to organizing and managing various aspects of the festival, ensuring successful American involvement in this cultural event. The organization's focus appears to be on promoting cultural exchange and fostering international relations through music.

The specific goods and services provided by Fondazija Neotapkana Pateka through federal grant awards primarily involve covering expenses related to American participation in the Off the Beaten Path Music Festival. This annual event has been supported for at least three consecutive years, from 2022 to 2024. The grant awards, issued by the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of State, are classified as Project Grants. These grants typically cover a range of expenses associated with the festival, which may include travel arrangements, accommodation, logistics, performance fees, and other related costs for American artists and organizers. The consistent support from the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs suggests that this cultural initiative aligns with the agency's objectives in promoting U.S. interests and strengthening ties with Bulgaria and the broader European region through cultural diplomacy.