This bill appropriates $500,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for the fiscal year 2026 to support the organization Sweet Potato Comfort Pie. The funds will be allocated through a grant to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Humanities Center, which will use the money to fund programming that emphasizes traditional food and employs culinary arts, storytelling, and other creative methods to celebrate and educate communities about their culture and history.

The primary focus of the funding is to enhance cultural awareness and appreciation through various forms of artistic expression, thereby fostering a deeper understanding of community heritage. This initiative aims to engage and educate the public, promoting cultural sharing and the importance of culinary traditions in storytelling and community building.