How You Can Help

Would you like to help Burbank families in need of financial assistance? There are several ways you can help!

Make a Single Donation

To make a single donation, write your check to “Project Share” and mail it to Burbank Water and Power, P.O. Box 631, Burbank, CA 91503-0631, Attn: Project Share.

Donate to Project Share Monthly

To set up an amount that you would like to donate monthly, log in to your BWP online account to sign up for monthly donations. You can also print and mail this form.

Participate in the Bill Round Up Program

Authorize us to round up your current utility services bill to the nearest dollar amount. For example, if your bill is $85.73, you will be billed $86.00. The extra $0.27 will be donated to Project Share.

Thank You for Your Generosity!

Your donation will show up automatically each month as a separate line item. Project Share donations may be tax deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Please consult with your tax advisor to ensure you qualify for the deduction. On behalf of the entire Burbank community—thank you for your generosity!

How to Apply for Project Share

Our Project Share program provides payment assistance of $250 in the form of a bill credit to income-qualified customers once per calendar year. Interested customers may apply at the Home Again LA (HALA), with the required supporting documentation. The application and supporting documentation may also be mailed to HALA directly at 1304 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506. Applicants maybe required to attend in-person to verify income and sign the application.

Please provide the completed application and physical copies of the following documents for all members living in your household:

Account holder’s ID card / Driver’s License or other government-issued identification
A copy of a valid ID for all members living in the household (Birth certificates needed for children living in household)
A copy of your most recent BWP bill showing your account number and past due amount.
Tax Transcript. Previous transcripts available at: IRS.gov/individuals/get-transcript
In some cases, you may be able to certify as low income with only one item from the list above AND verification of income assistance with: Burbank Housing Authority (BHA) Section 8 program, Medi-Cal / Medicaid, CalWORKs, CalFresh, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Refugee Assistance Program, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAP).

Get the Project Share Application >

Project Share is available on a first come first serve basis. Funds are limited and the program is funded by generous community donations.