Solutions designed to accelerate access and equity
Accelerate community access to equitable government assistance more efficiently than ever before.

COMMUNITIES AND AGENCIES POWERED BY FORWARD

Struggling with spreadsheets, outdated systems or have overburdened staff?
In today’s rapidly evolving world, government and nonprofit agencies play a crucial role in supporting communities and addressing their diverse needs. However, these organizations often face significant challenges in effectively administering resources due to outdated methods such as manual spreadsheets and inefficient systems, coupled with an overburdened workforce. To overcome these challenges, government and nonprofit agencies need to consider embracing modern technology solutions.
POWERED BY FORWARD
Custom Solutions Designed for Governments and Nonprofits
80% of our team have worked in the public sector and leverage our expertise to innovate and deliver efficiently. Our team act as your thought partner to design custom solutions using technology and people to help government and nonprofit leaders accelerate equity and access for their community. We work with you through every part of the process to ensure you

A fully integrated program
FORWARD allows you to design, collect, and review applications across all your programs. Easily process payments and ensure you are meeting compliance requirements.
Reporting made easy
FORWARD delivers custom reporting to ensure that you always meet program guidelines and our real-time dashboards allow you to focus on driving equity and community impact.


Support from experts whenever, however you need it
Our team of FORWARD experts is available to our customers and their program applicants and understand current guidelines, speak multiple languages, and is available via email, chat, text, and over the phone.
SCALABLE IMPACT FOR GOVERNMENTS & NONPROFITS
100,000+
PEOPLE SERVED
200+
CITIES AND COUNTIES
$1B
FUNDS DISTRIBUTED
$24M+
SAVED FROM FRAUD
TYPES OF PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY FORWARD
A nimble and adaptable back-office superpower, FORWARD is being leveraged by governments and nonprofits across the nation to streamline program workflows and increase capacity to help households and businesses towards economic resiliency.
FORWARD administers economic and community development programs, including but not limited to the following programs:
WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY
“FORWARD as a back office superpower has been invaluable, especially when it comes to assistance programs.”
– Martha Chaudhry, Special Projects, Economic Development at the City of Kirkland, WA


Let's work together
Our experienced staff has partnered with governments and agencies around the country to develop custom solutions to build and run successful programming for your community. See what we can do for your community.