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FORWARD to distribute grants to Grays Harbor households to prevent eviction

Aberdeen, WA (March 23, 2023)—FORWARD, the leading integrated program administration solution for local governments, has partnered with Grays Harbor County Public Health and the Equity Institute to launch an Eviction Assistance Rent Program (ERAP) 2.0 to accept additional applications from households facing potential eviction. This emergency funding will support households that are unable to cover …

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Yakima County and FORWARD to distribute an additional $8 million to Yakima tenants and landlords

Yakima, WA (March 6, 2023)—FORWARD, the leading integrated program administration solution for local governments, is distributing an additional $8 million in grants as a part of their ongoing partnership with Yakima County. This grant funding will provide rent relief to eligible renters or landlords who have lost income due to COVID-19 and struggle to pay …

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The City of Kirkland to administer $45K for Kirkland renters facing housing barriers

Kirkland, WA (February 15, 2023)— The City of Kirkland will allocate $45,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for households and individuals seeking new residential leases in the City of Kirkland. The program is intended to help those facing barriers to obtain stable housing. Grants of up to $1,200 will be distributed on behalf …

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FORWARD to Administer $10M to NW Washington Small Businesses Impacted by Flooding

Bellingham, WA (January 5, 2023)—FORWARD, the leading integrated program administration solution for local governments, is partnering with the Washington State Department of Commerce and local community organizations to accept applications from businesses that sustained physical damage or economic loss due to flooding in Northwest Washington between October 2021 and April 2022. Approximately $10 million in …

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Case Study: WSDA COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Grants

Case Study: WSDA COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Grants   FORWARD Impact in Washington State   Awarded over $14M in grants to 838 small businesses across Washington state Businesses were awarded an average grant amount of $16,955 Four niche sectors supported – craft beverage, shellfish, agritourism, and farmers’ markets  36% of grant recipients were minority, women …

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FORWARD to distribute $44M to workers experiencing economic needs

SEATTLE, WA (DATE, 2022)— FORWARD Platform, the leading integrated program administration solution for state and local governments, has partnered with the Washington State Department of Commerce to administer the Homeless Service Worker Stipend, which provides up to $4,000 to Homeless Provider Employees who are in need of immediate economic relief. The program is seeking additional …

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