The 2026 funding window opens on 1st May 2026 and closes at 11:59pm on 31st May.
Application and guidance documents are available below.
Applications submitted prior to 1st May will not be accepted.
Thank you to all of the organisations who spent the time to complete and submit their grant application and supporting documents. We had a record number of applications this year so also thank you to those who referred others to us.
About the grants programme
The Panacea Charitable Trust's social-related grants fund is designated to support Bedford and its surrounding local community across a broad range of initiatives and recipients, to provide a range of valuable work and support in the area.
The aim of this grants programme is to provide financial support for projects run by charities and community groups based in, or working for, the benefit of people in the Bedford Borough.
Over the past twenty-three years, the charity has provided almost £5million of funding to more than 100 local organisations and educational programmes.
To download the 2026 guidance and information form, click here.
To download the 2026 application form, click here.
