Purpose of the Bill

The bill seeks to allocate funds from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to support the Sweet Potato Comfort Pie organization. The goal is to promote cultural education and community engagement through culinary arts and storytelling.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 to be directed to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Humanities Center.
• Grant Recipient: The grant will be provided to Sweet Potato Comfort Pie, an organization known for its community-focused initiatives.
• Program Objectives:
  • To celebrate traditional foods, particularly focusing on the story and art of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie.
  • To utilize culinary arts, storytelling, and other creative methods to educate and engage communities about culture and history.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This is a new appropriation and does not modify existing laws but rather introduces a specific allocation of funds for cultural initiatives tied to both culinary arts and heritage education.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriation
• Arts and cultural heritage fund
• Sweet Potato Comfort Pie
• Culinary arts
• Storytelling
• Community engagement
• Cultural education