At the national level, the cultural policy of Malta is primarily defined by the Gvern Ta’ Malta (Government of Malta) through the Ministeru Għall-Wirt Nazzjonali, L-Arti U L-Gvern Lokali (Ministry for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government). However, other Ministries are also involved in shaping the Il-Politika Kulturali Nazzjonali (National Cultural Policy), whether directly or indirectly. 

The budget for the cultural and creative sector is defined by the Ministeru Għall-Finanzi (Ministry for Finance); whereas the largest share is allocated to the Ministry for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, smaller shares are destined to the Ministeru Għat-Turiżmu U L-Indafa Pubblika (Ministry for Tourism and Public Cleanliness) and to the Ministeru Għall-Edukazzjoni, Sport, Żgħażagħ, Riċerka U Innovazzjoni (Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth Research and Innovation).

Another relevant body in the cultural heritage sector is the Sovrintendenza Tal-Patrimonju Kulturali (Superintendence of Cultural Heritage), responsible for the fulfilment of State’s duties on cultural heritage protection and accessibility. The functions of the Superintendence are established in the 2002 Cultural Heritage Act.

Lastly, in 2015 in the midst of a decentralisation process, the Arts Council Malta Act allocated greater powers to the Public Cultural Organisations (PCOs) that form part of the national cultural strategy on the local level.