Merseyside Play Action Council (MPAC) is primarily a play and youth provision intermediary for Liverpool and the wider Merseyside area, rather than a traditional independent grantmaker. Its work centers on strengthening local organizations that deliver holiday activities, food support, and enriching play-based experiences for children, young people, and families, with an emphasis on wellbeing, access, and sector coordination. MPAC appears to channel public funding through the Holiday Activities and Food programme and support providers with capacity-building, partnerships, and delivery infrastructure.
Primarily administers and distributes public programme funds through the Liverpool HAF programme, likely via eligibility-based, provider-focused grants rather than open-ended philanthropy. Support is geographically targeted to Liverpool/Merseyside and appears to be seasonal or programme-based, with funds flowing to third-sector delivery partners that can provide activities, food, and wraparound support.
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Focus on eligibility for the Liverpool HAF programme and show you can deliver holiday provision for children and young people, including nutritious food and engaging activities. Applicants should align proposals with MPAC's priorities for play, youth engagement, wellbeing, and local provider capacity; monitor MPAC/Liverpool HAF announcements for programme windows and partner requirements.
Current and upcoming funding from Merseyside Play Action Council that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Eligible third-sector organisations and registered providers delivering activities for children and young people eligible for benefits-related free school meals in Liverpool (specific eligibility criteria set by MPAC/Liverpool City Council/Department for Education).
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