.png)
Keep Residents Housed.
Keep Programs Compliant.
FORWARD provides a secure, centralized platform to launch, manage, and report on rent and utility assistance programs—quickly and at scale. From intake to disbursement to audit, we help public agencies and nonprofits deliver critical support without delays.
Trusted by Over 1,500 Governments & Nonprofits
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
.jpg)
Reduction in Manual
Admin Work
100%
Faster Program Launch
50%
Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting
3x
Reduction in Manual
Admin Work
50%
Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting
100%
3x
Reduction in Manual
Admin Work
3x
Faster Program Launch
50%
Faster Program
Launch
Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide
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.
Real-Time Dashboards and Reporting
Monitor program metrics, disbursement status, and demographic reach with audit-ready exports and funder-aligned reporting.
Secure Payment Processing
Disburse payments directly to landlords, utility providers, or tenants with full tracking and fraud prevention.
Purpose-Built Tools for Rent & Utility Assistance Programs
Less Time Spent on Admin
50%
Audit Readiness for Compliance & Reporting
100%
Faster Program Launch
3x
Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide
Real World Impact
St. Louis Unifies Rent and Utility Relief with Centralized Application and Community Outreach
The City and County of St. Louis partnered with FORWARD to deliver $34.8M in rent and utility relief to over 7,600 households, averaging $4,585 per award.
FORWARD launched a unified application portal, automated eligibility checks,
and partnered with 14+ local organizations for outreach and multilingual support.
Key results:
14+ community partners engaged in outreach
1,620 legacy applications reviewed and integrated
100% of applications cross-checked to prevent benefit duplication
Compliance met with all U.S. Treasury reporting deadlines
Program Use Cases
Emergency rental assistance
Utility bill payment support
Eviction prevention and diversion programs
Weather-related or disaster housing relief
Ongoing housing stability initiatives
Compliance met with all U.S. Treasury reporting deadlines
Launch Quickly. Stay Compliant. Serve Equitably.
FORWARD makes it easy to start or scale a rent and utility assistance program—with tools built for public accountability and impact.
End-to-end support for program staff and applicants
Centralized communication and case tracking
No-code program configuration
Program Use Cases
Eviction prevention and diversion programs
Emergency rental assistance
Weather-related or disaster housing relief
Ongoing housing stability initiatives
St. Louis Unifies Rent and Utility Relief with Centralized Application and Community Outreach
The City and County of St. Louis partnered with FORWARD to deliver $34.8M in rent and utility relief to over 7,600 households, averaging $4,585 per award.
FORWARD launched a unified application portal, automated eligibility checks,
and partnered with 14+ local organizations for outreach and multilingual support.
Real World Impact
Key outcomes to date:
14+ community partners engaged in outreach
Compliance met with all U.S. Treasury reporting deadlines
100% of applications cross-checked to prevent benefit duplication
1,620 legacy applications reviewed and integrated
Launch Quickly. Stay Compliant. Serve Equitably.
FORWARD makes it easy to start or scale a rent and utility assistance program—with tools built for public accountability and impact.
End-to-end support for program staff and applicants
No-code program configuration
Centralized communication and case tracking