Appropriations Requests for

HYPE Athletics

Posted Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM;

Sponsoring legislator

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Darrin Camilleri
  • Cosponsoring legislators' names (if applicable):
    Darrin Camilleri
  • Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:
    23302 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
  • The recipient's employer identification number:
    205698007
  • Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:
    $10,000,000.00
  • What is the purpose and how does the legislatively directed spending item provide a public benefit that is an appropriate use of taxpayer money?
    HYPE Athletics is seeking $10,000,000 to support the acquisition, construction, and development a new HYPE Athletics Community and Wellness center located in Brownstown Township. This facility will bring much needed youth and family services and programs to the Downriver region.
  • Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?
  • If so, how?
  • Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:
    Within 24 months of funding disbursement
  • 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:
    Ali Sayed - Chief Executive Officer Bilal Amen - Chief Operating Officer Maha Sabbagh - Chief Financial Officer Ali Faraj - Chief Administrative Officer

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 Darrin Camilleri