Montenegro is yet to adopt a national strategy for the development of culture for 2023-2027. At the national level, the cultural policy of Montenegro is largely formulated by the Vlade Crne Gore (Government of Montenegro). The responsibility for culture and heritage falls under the jurisdiction of specific government ministries. The Ministarstvo Prosvjete, Nauke i Inovacija (Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports) is primarily responsible for cultural policies, including the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage. Additionally, Ministarstvo Turizma, Ekologije, Održivog Razvoja i Razvoja Sjevera (Ministry of Tourism, Ecology, Sustainable Development and Northern Region Development) plays a role in cultural heritage, particularly in the context of its integration with tourism and environmental policies, illustrating a holistic approach to cultural heritage that spans multiple governmental sectors.

Several agencies and institutions are helping in the creation and implementation of cultural policies at the national level. The Centar za konzervaciju i arheologiju Crne Gore (Center for Conservation and Archaeology of Montenegro), the Narodni muzej Crne Gore (National Museum of Montenegro), and other cultural institutions play critical roles in promoting Montenegrin culture and heritage, both domestically and internationally. These institutions work alongside the Ministry of Culture in implementing policies and programs that support the arts, heritage conservation, and cultural promotion.