Operationalize Emergency Response Without Delay
FORWARD gives you a centralized platform to launch, manage, and report on disaster relief programs—fast. From intake to payment to compliance, we streamline your response while strengthening transparency and trust.

Trusted by Over 1,500 Governments & Nonprofits
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
Purpose-Built Tools for Disaster Relief Programs
Rapid Application
Intake
Create and launch multilingual, mobile-friendly forms in minutes. Collect only what you need to move quickly.
Automated Eligibility & Document Review
Set rules to verify applicant eligibility and streamline document uploads, approvals, and flags for follow-up.
Secure, Auditable Payment Distribution
Send payments via ACH, prepaid cards, or checks with full tracking, built-in fraud prevention, and audit-ready logs.
Live Dashboards & Reporting
Track disbursements, applicant demographics, and service gaps in real time. Export reports for internal, state, or federal compliance.
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

Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide
Faster Program Launch

Reduction in Manual
Admin Work
50%
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100%
Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting
3x

Less Time Spent on Admin
50%
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Audit Readiness for Compliance & Reporting
100%

Faster Program Launch
3x
Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide
Rapid Application Intake
Create and launch multilingual, mobile-friendly forms in minutes. Collect only what you need to move quickly.
Automated Eligibility &
Document Review
Set rules to verify applicant eligibility and streamline document uploads, approvals, and flags for follow-up.
Outcome Tracking & Reporting
Track disbursements, applicant demographics, and service gaps in real time. Export reports for internal, state, or federal compliance.
Secure, Auditable Payment Distribution
Send payments via ACH, prepaid cards, or checks with full tracking, built-in fraud prevention, and audit-ready logs.
Purpose-Built Tools for Disaster Relief Programs
Built for Every Phase of Disaster Response

Emergency rental and utility assistance
Small business recovery grants
Temporary shelter and hotel voucher programs
Cash assistance for impacted families
Medical, mental health, and food access referrals


Real World Impact
Long-term recovery and resilience planning
Rapid Emergency Relief in Southern California
After the Los Angeles wildfires, LAUSD and the LAUSD Education Foundation partnered with FORWARD to quickly deliver financial aid to displaced student families.
Launched in just 2 weeks, the program is distributing $1.5–$3 million in direct relief—up to $1,700 per eligible household.
Key outcomes to date:
Applications live in 14 days
Mobile-friendly, multilingual access
Secure payments and audit-ready tracking
Privacy-compliant data sharing with LAUSD


Built for Every Phase of Disaster Response
Temporary shelter and hotel voucher programs
Emergency rental and utility assistance
Medical, mental health, and food access referrals
Small business recovery grants
Cash assistance for impacted families
Long-term recovery and resilience planning
Rapid Emergency Relief in Southern California
After the Los Angeles wildfires, LAUSD and the LAUSD Education Foundation partnered with FORWARD to quickly deliver financial aid to displaced student families.
Launched in just 2 weeks, the program is distributing $1.5–$3 million in direct relief—
up to $1,700 per eligible household.
Real World Impact
Key outcomes to date:
Secure payments and audit-ready tracking
Applications live in 14 days
Mobile-friendly, multilingual access

Privacy-compliant data sharing with LAUSD

Launch Faster. Manage Smarter. Stay Compliant.
FORWARD empowers your team to respond to any crisis—without building systems from scratch.
Stay audit-ready with every transaction and decision logged
Ensure equitable delivery across impacted communities
Centralize intake, payments, and reporting
Launch Faster. Manage Smarter. Stay Compliant.
FORWARD empowers your team to respond to any crisis—without building systems from scratch.
Stay audit-ready with every transaction and decision logged
Centralize intake, payments, and reporting
Ensure equitable delivery across impacted communities