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Solutions for Philanthropic Leaders

You fund the work that transforms communities. We give you the tools to deliver it—directly, transparently, and at scale.

Trusted by Over 1,500 Governments & Nonprofits

Why Foundations Choose FORWARD

Host & Administer Programs
In-House

Deliver your own programs without outsourcing, whether you're piloting new ideas or scaling proven solutions. FORWARD helps you centralize forms, data, and communication in one secure platform.

Accelerate Time to Impact

Launch programs in weeks, not months. Our human-centered technology and white-glove onboarding help you go from vision to delivery fast.

Ensure Compliance & Track Outcomes

Automate eligibility checks, payment policies, audit logs, and reporting—giving you real-time oversight into where funding is going and what outcomes you're achieving.

Strengthen Grantee & Community Partner Relationships

Coordinate with CBOs, subrecipients, and local stakeholders in one place. Easily route applications, track performance, and support collaboration.

Strengthen Grantee & Community Partner Relationships

Coordinate with CBOs, subrecipients, and local stakeholders in one place. Easily route applications, track performance, and support collaboration.

Our Solutions – Built for
Public Impact

Whether you’re administering funds, delivering direct services, or doing both—FORWARD has a solution that fits your mission.

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FORWARD Direct

The power to run your programs, your way.

Run your programs independently with all the tools you need for speed, equity, and compliance.

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FORWARD Pro

We manage your program, you focus on the big picture. 

A fully managed service for grants and relief programs—launched faster, with less burden on your staff.

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FORWARD Enterprise 

Custom solutions for your biggest challenges.

Your most complex programs—custom-built for your community, expertly managed from start to finish.

Run Programs and Services in One Powerful Platform

Our Solutions – Built for
Public Impact

Whether you’re administering funds, delivering direct services, or doing both—FORWARD has a solution that fits your mission.

Run Programs and Services in One Powerful Platform

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FORWARD Direct

The power to run your programs, your way.

Run your programs independently with all the tools you need for speed, equity, and compliance.

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FORWARD Pro

We manage your program, you focus on the big picture. 

A fully managed service for grants and relief programs—launched faster, with less burden on your staff.

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FORWARD Enterprise 

Custom solutions for your biggest challenges.

Your most complex programs—custom-built for your community, expertly managed from start to finish.

Our Solutions – Built for
Public Impact

Whether you’re administering funds, delivering direct services, or doing both—FORWARD has a solution that fits your mission.

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FORWARD Direct

The power to run your programs, your way.

Run your programs independently with all the tools you need for speed, equity, and compliance.

Gradient Background

FORWARD Pro

We manage your program, you focus on the big picture. 

A fully managed service for grants and relief programs—launched faster, with less burden on your staff.

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FORWARD Enterprise 

Custom solutions for your biggest challenges.

Your most complex programs—custom-built for your community, expertly managed from start to finish.

Run Programs and Services in One Powerful Platform

Trusted by Philanthropic Leaders Nationwide

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Faster Program Launch

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Admin Work

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Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting

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Trusted by Philanthropic Leaders 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

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Reduction in Manual Admin Work

50%

Image by Codioful (Formerly Gradienta)

Audit Readiness for Compliance & Reporting

100%

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Faster Program Launch

3x

Trusted by Leading Governments & Nonprofits Nationwide

FAQs

  • Foundations use FORWARD to launch grant programs, direct service pilots, scholarship funds, and emergency response initiatives. Our platform is flexible enough to support everything from simple cash disbursement to complex multi-stakeholder initiatives.

  • Most foundation-led programs can launch within 30 days of contract signing. Our team supports you with configuration, training, and go-live assistance.

  • Yes. We meet strict security and compliance standards including HIPAA, SOC 2, and audit-readiness for public and private funding.

FORWARD security certification that protect our clients and their communities:

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Ready to Bring Your Vision to Life?

Let’s explore how FORWARD can help your foundation launch direct service programs, partner with local organizations, and streamline grant management.

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Ready to Bring Your Vision to Life?

Let’s explore how FORWARD can help your foundation launch direct service programs, partner with local organizations, and streamline grant management.

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