The Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund (PAHTF), formerly known as the Homeless Trust Fund, has been administered by the Department of Community and Culture since 1983. Funded by the Utah State Legislature and by contributions made by individuals on their Utah Individual Income Tax Form TC-40, this money goes to fund various agencies statewide in moving people from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Funding from the PAHTF is a critical component in Utah’s Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness.

Eligible activities for funding under the PAHTF include: emergency shelter operations, meals, transitional housing, case management services, homeless outreach and day centers.  Agencies providing these services are encouraged to apply for funding.  The application period for funding runs during the months of January and February.  Awards are made by the State Homeless Coordinating Committee in May with funding available during the State Fiscal Year (July 08 – June 09).  Typical awards amounts range from $10,000 - $30,000.  

The following documents will help with the 2009 process:

FY09 Applications for PAHTF are online at http://webgrants.community.utah.gov

2009 Application Links:

PAHTF FY09 Application Instructions

PAHTF Service Definitions FY09