Make Payments with FORWARD | Secure Aid Distribution Made Simple

Disburse Payments Securely, Accurately, and On Time

Process financial assistance, stipends, or vendor payments with full visibility and compliance.

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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
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Less Time Spent on Admin
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Trusted by Public Agencies Nationwide

In Funds Administered

Less Time Spent on Admin

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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

• Is the payment process secure and compliant?

  Yes. All transactions are encrypted, logged, and compliant with HIPAA, SOC 2, and financial audit requirements.

• Can we automate payment approvals?

  Absolutely. Payments can be tied to eligibility status and routed through custom approval workflows before disbursement.

• Can we track and report on payments by program or fund?

  Yes. You can filter and report on payments by funding source, program, client type, or reporting period.

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Simplify Payments, Strengthen Accountability

Reduce manual errors, accelerate disbursement, and maintain full control over public funds.