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Wayne County Commission approves $500,000 MEDC grant for security upgrades at Muslim American Youth Academy
Summary
The Wayne County Planning & Economic Development Committee approved a $500,000 grant agreement with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to fund controlled-access and other safety improvements at the Muslim American Youth Academy in Dearborn. The state legislator selected the school; the county is not required to provide matching funds.
The Wayne County Planning & Economic Development Standing Committee on May 20 approved a grant agreement with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for as much as $500,000 to fund safety improvements at the Muslim American Youth Academy in Dearborn.
County economic development director Hassan Sheikh told the committee the funds will "be used to improve facility access protection to meet safety and security concerns for Maya, by adding security controlled entrance access to the facility for the children, staff, and the public utilizing the school." He said the award was made under a state law provision tied to Public Act 121 of 2024 and that a state legislator selected the school for the grant. Sheikh said, "This agreement is not to exceed the amount of $500,000 and is effective upon approval by the Wayne County Commission."
Committee members asked whether the county must provide any matching contribution; Sheikh responded, "No." Commissioner Beydoun made the motion to approve the agreement and Commissioner Kenlock seconded it. The committee voted to approve the grant agreement.
Why it matters: The project funds physical access and security changes at a K–12 facility that county officials identified as needing controlled access to protect students, staff and visitors. The money is a state-directed appropriation administered through MEDC and, per the presenter, does not require a county match.
Background and next steps: Sheikh said the grant was authorized by a provision of Public Act 121 of 2024 that permits a state legislator to sponsor certain school infrastructure grants. The agreement becomes effective upon formal county approval and proceeds to implementation steps with the county and the grantee to define contract terms and reporting requirements. The transcript did not specify a construction timetable or vendor procurement details.
Votes at a glance: Motion to approve grant agreement with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for safety improvements at Muslim American Youth Academy — mover: Commissioner Beydoun; second: Commissioner Kenlock; outcome: approved.
