The bill proposes an appropriation of $150,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to support a grant for Art From the Inside. This initiative aims to utilize various forms of art, such as visual art, poetry, literature, theater, dance, and music, to meet the supportive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative needs of incarcerated individuals and those on supervised release.

The funding is intended to promote a safer environment within correctional facilities and the surrounding community by addressing the unique challenges faced by these populations through artistic expression and engagement. The grant will be administered by the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Humanities Center, emphasizing the importance of arts in fostering rehabilitation and community safety.