As emergency funding initiatives from the COVID-19 pandemic draw to a close, there’s a lot of talk about how to proceed with funding efforts moving forward. A group of government and economic development experts headed a panel at the 2023 Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) Conference, exploring strategies for economic resiliency in a post-COVID world. …
Are you managing client information using outdated systems, such as paper applications and spreadsheets? Many government and nonprofit agencies face the burdensome challenge of outdated systems that impede client success and place a heavy strain on agency capacity. Managing client information manually can increase the likelihood of duplication of benefits, impede benefit and service distribution, …
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3 min read The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) presents a transformative opportunity for local governments to drive positive change in their communities. By strategically leveraging the funding and incentives the IRA provides, mayors and local leaders can make a significant difference in areas such as environmental justice, clean energy adoption, and economic development. In this …
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Did you know that over the past two years, hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars were lost due to fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government programs? This startling fact, presented by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, was the main topic of a hearing with the 118th Congress held earlier this year. As a …
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The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 was signed into law by President Biden on June 3rd and suspends the federal debt limit through January 1, 2025. While this landmark legislation is expected to reduce the federal deficit by $1.3 trillion over the next 10 years, one significant aspect of the Fiscal Responsibility Act involves the …
If you aren’t already using project management tools when administering programs, you need to keep scrolling! Project management tools are essential to administering any assistance program, from rental and small business assistance to tax credit and weatherization programs. These customizable tools allow various teams to streamline program design and workflows, increase efficiency and communication, and …
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2022 was a big year for FORWARD – not only for our team but also for the thousands of households and businesses across the nation that we connect with critical resources. Thanks to your trust in FORWARD and our mission to modernize program administration, we are improving how we deliver resources to the most underserved …
