Forward Platform

FORWARD Platform, whose legal name is listed as Geocko, Inc., provides an integrated program administration solution used by governments, nonprofits and foundations to deliver public programs and distribute resources to households and small businesses. The platform combines intake, workflow, eligibility and reporting components with services, aiming to move program administration from manual paperwork to tracked, auditable digital workflows.

The product, marketed as FORWARD Enterprise, supports program types including tax credit programs, emergency management, workforce programs, housing programs, guaranteed basic income, business license management, and rent and utility assistance. Capabilities described by the company include custom forms and rules, referral networks across service providers, real-time impact tracking, and compliance and audit reporting. The company positions the offering as a combination of cloud software and hands-on program delivery services, with its team co-designing workflows and helping operate programs end to end.

Business model

FORWARD sells a cloud-based program administration platform to public-sector and nonprofit organizations, bundled with services in which its team co-designs and helps run client programs rather than delivering software alone.

Traction

Company materials cite more than 300,000 clients supported, over $1 billion in program funding managed, roughly 1,500 government and nonprofit users, a stated 50% reduction in manual administrative work and 3x faster program launch. Third-party profiles list headcount in the 51-200 range and a Series A stage.