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Send Payments with Confidence and Control
FORWARD enables agencies and nonprofits to issue one-time or recurring payments to individuals, vendors, or partners—without relying on spreadsheets or manual systems.
Track payment status, stay audit-ready, and ensure funds reach the right recipients quickly.
Built for Public Funds Administration
Core Capabilities
What You Can Do with FORWARD’s Payment Tools
Disburse housing assistance, relief funds, stipends, or reimbursements via ACH or prepaid cards. Set custom schedules and payment types.
Process One-Time or Recurring Payments
Link payment approvals to eligibility checks and documentation workflows to reduce errors and ensure compliance.
Verify Eligibility Before Payment
View pending, approved, and completed payments at a glance. Export transaction history for audits and funder reports.
Track Payment Status in Real Time
Route payments through predefined approval chains with role-based permissions. Ensure every disbursement is reviewed and authorized.
Automate Approval Workflows
Trusted by Public Agencies Nationwide
Governments and nonprofits use FORWARD to make faster, more accurate decisions and serve more people—efficiently and equitably.
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Audit-Readiness for Compliance
$1B
Less Time Spent on Admin
In Funds Administered
Trusted by Public Agencies Nationwide
In Funds Administered
Reduction in Manual
Admin Work
50%
100%
Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting
$1B
Governments and nonprofits use FORWARD to make faster, more accurate decisions and serve more people—efficiently and equitably.
Trusted by Public Agencies Nationwide
Less Time Spent on Admin
50%
Audit Readiness for Compliance & Reporting
100%
In Funds Administered
$1B
Trusted by Public Agencies Nationwide
Governments and nonprofits use FORWARD to make faster, more accurate decisions and serve more people—efficiently and equitably.
FAQs
Yes. All transactions are encrypted, logged, and compliant with HIPAA, SOC 2, and financial audit requirements.
Absolutely. Payments can be tied to eligibility status and routed through custom approval workflows before disbursement.
Yes. You can filter and report on payments by funding source, program, client type, or reporting period.
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