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Guaranteed Basic Income Program Delivery, Simplified

Launch, manage, and scale GBI programs with accountability, speed, and equity

Power GBI Programs That Build Financial Stability
and Community Trust

Launching and managing a GBI program requires more than just good intentions—it demands the right infrastructure. FORWARD makes it easy to operationalize GBI programs from start to finish. Our platform helps you manage applications, issue payments, track outcomes, and stay audit-ready, all in one secure system.

Financial Analyst

Trusted by Over 1,500 Governments & Nonprofits

Purpose-Built Tools for Guaranteed Basic Income Programs

Streamlined Applications

Launch multilingual, mobile-friendly forms in minutes—tailored to local program rules and funding requirements.

Eligibility Automation

Set rules once and automate eligibility checks to reduce manual review and speed up approvals.

Secure Payment Processing

Disburse payments directly to landlords, utility providers, or tenants with full tracking and fraud prevention.

Real-Time Dashboards & Reporting

Monitor program metrics, disbursement status, and demographic reach with audit-ready exports and funder-aligned reporting.

Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide

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Reduction in Manual

Admin Work

100%

Faster Program Launch

50%

Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting

3x

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Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide

Faster Program Launch

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Reduction in Manual

Admin Work

50%

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100%

Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting

3x

Purpose-Built Tools for Rent & Utility Assistance Programs

Easy-to-Use
Applications

Launch multilingual, mobile-friendly forms in minutes—tailored to local program rules and funding requirements.

Automated Eligibility & Document Review

Set income and household criteria, verify documentation, and flag applications for follow-up automatically.

Secure Payment Processing

Disburse payments directly to landlords, utility providers, or tenants with full tracking and fraud prevention.

Real-Time Dashboards & Reporting

Monitor program metrics, disbursement status, and demographic reach with audit-ready exports and funder-aligned reporting.

Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide

royal blue gradient.jpg
Image by Sean Fahrenbruch
Image by Codioful (Formerly Gradienta)

Reduction in Manual

Admin Work

100%

Faster Program Launch

50%

Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting

3x

Purpose-Built Tools for Guaranteed Basic Income Programs

Streamlined
Applications

Design and launch multilingual, mobile-friendly applications in minutes—no IT required.

Eligibility
Automation

Set rules once and automate eligibility checks to reduce manual review and speed up approvals.

 Secure Payment Processing

Disburse monthly stipends via direct deposit, prepaid cards, or paper checks—with full audit trails and fraud prevention baked in.

Outcome Tracking & Reporting

Monitor financial health, employment status, and other impact metrics through customizable dashboards and reporting tools.

Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide

royal blue gradient.jpg
Image by Sean Fahrenbruch
Image by Codioful (Formerly Gradienta)

Reduction in Manual

Admin Work

100%

Faster Program Launch

50%

Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting

3x

Eligibility Automation

Set rules once and automate eligibility checks to reduce manual review and speed up approvals.

Secure Payment Processing

Disburse monthly stipends via direct deposit, prepaid cards, or paper
checks—with full audit trails and fraud prevention baked in.

Outcome Tracking & Reporting

Monitor financial health, employment status, and other impact metrics through customizable dashboards and reporting tools.

Streamlined Applications

Design and launch multilingual, mobile-friendly applications in minutes—no IT required.

Purpose-Built Tools for Guaranteed Basic Income Programs

Real Results, Real Communities

Cities and counties across the U.S. are piloting and scaling GBI programs to support:

Teenagers

Single-parent households

Youth aging out of foster care

Undocumented and mixed-status families

Workers in unstable or underpaid jobs

FORWARD provides the operational engine to deliver these programs with transparency, efficiency, and care.

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Real World Impact

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How the City of Pomona Delivered GBI with Speed and Equity

The City of Pomona partnered with FORWARD to deliver a GBI pilot focused on early childhood equity. The program provides $500/month to 600 low-income families with young children for 18 months.

Key outcomes to date:

100% of payments disbursed on schedule

Live dashboards for city leadership to track progress and outcomes

Multilingual outreach in English and Spanish

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Less Time Spent on Admin

50%

Image by Codioful (Formerly Gradienta)

Audit Readiness for Compliance & Reporting

100%

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Faster Program Launch

3x

Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide

Scale What Works. Eliminate What Doesn’t.

Whether you’re starting a pilot or expanding to a county-wide initiative, FORWARD gives you:

Multilingual outreach in English and Spanish

Live dashboards for city leadership to track progress and outcomes

100% of payments disbursed on schedule

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Ready to Launch Your Guaranteed Basic Income Program?

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Let’s talk. We’ll show you how FORWARD can help you design, deliver, and measure your GBI program without overloading your team.

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Real Results, Real Communities

Cities and counties across the U.S. are piloting and scaling GBI programs to support:

Undocumented and mixed-status families

Single-parent households

Workers in unstable or underpaid jobs

Youth aging out of foster care

Teenagers

FORWARD provides the operational engine to deliver these programs with transparency, efficiency, and care.

How the City of Pomona Delivered GBI with Speed and Equity

The City of Pomona partnered with FORWARD to deliver a GBI pilot focused on early childhood equity. The program provides $500/month to 600 low-income families with young children for 18 months.

Multilingual outreach in English and Spanish

Live dashboards for city leadership to track progress and outcomes

100% of payments disbursed on schedule

Image by Dushawn Jovic

Real World Impact

Key outcomes to date:

Scale What Works. Eliminate What Doesn’t.

Whether you’re starting a pilot or expanding to a county-wide initiative, FORWARD gives you:

Multilingual outreach in English and Spanish

Live dashboards for city leadership to track progress and outcomes

100% of payments disbursed on schedule

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