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FORWARD is the nation’s most trusted platform for administering aid and services, helping leaders launch programs quickly, serve more people equitably, and prove impact with confidence.

One Secure Platform for Every Program You Run

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FORWARD is the solution to outdated systems that hold communities back.

With all your programs, tools and data in one platform, your team can serve communities faster and more equitably.

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Outdated Systems Cost Communities Too Much.

Disconnected systems, paper-heavy processes, and manual reviews delay help for the people who need it most. Leaders are under pressure to:

01

Deliver more services with fewer staff.

02

Meet strict reporting and compliance standards.

03

Prove measurable results to taxpayers, funders, and boards.

FORWARD: The Fastest Path from

Funding to Community Impact

FORWARD is purpose-built for governments, nonprofits, and foundations. One platform that brings every program, workflow, and community touchpoint into a single, trusted system.

We make it easier for people to apply, and simpler for you to deliver with speed, equity, and transparency.

Key Benefits:

Faster Time-to-Impact

Launch programs  in weeks, not months.

Fraud Prevention

Enterprise-grade applicant verification reduces waste and risk.

Equity-First Access

Mobile-friendly, multilingual, and ADA-compliant.

Audit-Ready Data

Real-time dashboards keep leadership and funders informed.

One Login, All Programs

Less staff burden, more time serving people.

Scalable Technology

Easily manage a single program to statewide initiatives.

Our Solutions – Built for
Public Impact

Whether you’re administering funds, delivering direct services, or doing both—FORWARD has a solution that fits your mission.

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FORWARD Direct

The power to run your programs, your way.

Run your programs independently with all the tools you need for speed, equity, and compliance.

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FORWARD Pro

We manage your program, you focus on the big picture. 

A fully managed service for grants and relief programs—launched faster, with less burden on your staff.

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FORWARD Enterprise 

Custom solutions for your biggest challenges.

Your most complex programs—custom-built for your community, expertly managed from start to finish.

Run Programs and Services in One Powerful Platform

Our Solutions, Built for
Public Impact

Whether you’re administering funds, delivering direct services, or doing both, FORWARD has a solution that fits your mission.

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FORWARD Direct

The power to run your programs, your way.

Run your programs independently with all the tools you need for speed, equity, and compliance.

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FORWARD Pro

We manage your program, you focus on the big picture. 

A fully managed service for grants and relief programs, launched faster, with less burden on your staff.

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FORWARD Enterprise 

Custom solutions for your biggest challenges.

Your most complex programs, custom-built for your community, expertly managed from start to finish.

Run Programs and Services in One Powerful Platform

Our Solutions – Built for
Public Impact

Whether you’re administering funds, delivering direct services, or doing both—FORWARD has a solution that fits your mission.

Run Programs and Services in One Powerful Platform

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FORWARD Direct

The power to run your programs, your way.

Run your programs independently with all the tools you need for speed, equity, and compliance.

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FORWARD Pro

We manage your program, you focus on the big picture. 

A fully managed service for grants and relief programs—launched faster, with less burden on your staff.

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FORWARD Enterprise 

Custom solutions for your biggest challenges.

Your most complex programs—custom-built for your community, expertly managed from start to finish.

Trusted by the Nation’s Most Ambitious Leaders

FORWARD powers aid and service delivery for:

State of California (Covered California)

City of Los Angeles

State of Washington

City of Long Beach

State of New York

St. Louis City & County, MO

Los Angeles County

Harris County, TX

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of residents and businesses served

300k+

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60%

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in aid and services delivered

$2B+

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satisfaction from applicants and staff

90%+

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of programs launched on-time

100%

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fraud rate

1%

See how New York State, Los Angeles County, St. Louis, Atlanta and 1,500 other governments and nonprofits are using FORWARD to

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Reduction in Manual Admin Work

50%

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Audit Readiness for Compliance & Reporting

100%

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Faster Program Launch

3x

Trusted by Leading Governments & Nonprofits Nationwide

See how New York State, Los Angeles County, St. Louis, Atlanta and 1,500 other governments and nonprofits are using FORWARD to

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$2B

in aid and services delivered

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of residents and businesses served

300k+

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60%

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audit findings 

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satisfaction from applicants and staff

90%+

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Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting

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of programs launched

on-time

100%

Your Programs. Your Data.
Your Community’s Trust.
Fully Protected.

We safeguard sensitive resident and client information with:

HIPAA, SOC 2 Type 2, and CCPA compliance

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Multi-factor authentication and bank-grade encryption

Continuous monitoring and audit-ready reporting

Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting

100%

Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide

See how New York State, Los Angeles County, St. Louis, Atlanta and 1,500 other governments and nonprofits are using FORWARD to

50%

Reduction in Manual Admin Work

3x

Faster Program Launch

WHY FORWARD

WHY FORWARD

10x your productivity with smarter tools

How It Works: Start in
3 Simple Steps

1

Configure Your Program or Services

We’ll help you set up tailored workflows for applications, approvals, eligibility, and/or case management.

2

Go Live and Start Intake Fast

Share your public-facing forms and portals. Clients can apply or be enrolled right away on any device, in multiple languages.

3

Deliver Services and Track Progress

Your team logs services, coordinates referrals, and monitors outcomes, all in one secure, centralized system.

Outdated Systems Cost Communities Too Much.

Disconnected systems, paper-heavy processes, and manual reviews delay help for the people who need it most. Leaders are under pressure to:

01

Deliver more services with fewer staff.

02

Meet strict reporting and compliance standards.

03

Prove measurable results to taxpayers, funders, and boards.

Real solutions for real challenges across programs, services, and systems

Explore Real-World Use Cases

FORWARD is built to flex with your mission, whether you’re launching funding programs, coordinating care, or scaling services across agencies.

FORWARD didn’t just give us software, they gave us capacity. Their team locked arms with us to get funding out fast, with transparency and compassion.
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Dr. Monica Soni

CMO, Covered California

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Ready to Simplify Program Delivery and Amplify Your Impact?

Join leading governments and nonprofits that trust FORWARD to reduce burden, strengthen equity, and deliver results faster.

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