Appropriations Requests for

Arab American Civil Rights League ("ACRL")

Posted Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:03 AM;

Sponsoring legislator

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Sylvia A. Santana
  • Cosponsoring legislators' names (if applicable):
    Darrin Camilleri
  • Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:
    645 Griswold suite 2221 Detroit MI 48226
  • The recipient's employer identification number:
    453715978
  • Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:
    $1,000,000.00
  • What is the purpose and how does the legislatively directed spending item provide a public benefit that is an appropriate use of taxpayer money?
    The Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) is seeking a $1,000,000 to expand its advocacy in protecting, educating, and safeguarding the community. By leveraging its experienced team and Board, along with its strong partnerships within the community, ACRL continues to make significant strides for Arab Americans in the state of Michigan. The grant funds will be used to hire additional staff and support key projects that will enhance its efforts. These projects include educating law enforcement on sensitivity, and cultural diversity; collaborating with corporations and community business advocacy groups to address civil rights challenges in their fields; and working with government entities to ensure policies and procedures do not unfairly impact Arab American rights.
  • Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?
    State Funding
  • If so, how?
    Amount: $250,000.00
  • Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:
    1-2 years
  • Has the nonprofit corporation continuously operated in this state for the preceding 36 months?
    Yes
  • Has the nonprofit corporation had a physical office in this state for not less than the preceding 12 consecutive months?
    Yes
  • Does the nonprofit corporation have a board of directors?
    Yes
  • List all of the officers and active members on the board of directors:
    Nabih Ayad Nasser Beydoun Commissioner Sam beydoun Rev Wendell Anthony Marvin Beatty Jim Allen Esq Magistrate Mona Fadlallah Meghan Mesolmine Esq Houda Berri Esq Wally Jadan Zeina Djurovski Esq Chakr Aoun Magistrate Rula Aoun Amer Zahr Esq William Savage Esq

Certification By Sponsoring Legislator

  • "I certify that my immediate family members, legislative staff members, and I have no direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the requested legislatively directed spending item."
  • "I certify that the intended recipient of this legislatively directed spending item is not a for-profit entity."
  • "I certify that the information in this form is true to the best of my knowledge."
  • Senator Sylvia A. Santana