ERA Compliance Made Simple
Financial reporting for ERA projects
Milestone completion
85%
Budget on track
92%
Trusted by project owners and developers alike
Companies that trust Forge to manage their funded projects
How we work
Complete ERA Project Management
From project initiation to milestone completion and funding reconciliation
Real-Time Budget Actuals
Real-time tracking of your ERA project budget. Know your burn rate and adjust spending plans instantly.
Marriott Union Square exceeds the SF lodging cap of $421/night by $121. Pre-approved under Task 6 — recommend justification before approval.
Average cost during summer was above $400.
Project Cost Compliance
Ensure project cost stay compliant agianst ERA guideline
March '26 Invoice Package
ReadySupport from Accountants
All reports prepared and reviewed by experienced CPAs who specialize in government contract accounting.
Monthly invoice and reports
Our team will ERA-ready financial reports
Payroll
Gusto
Timesheets
38 entries
Invoices
Bill.com
Materials
3 POs
Subcontracts
2 active
Travel
Ramp
Compliance across operations
Connect to your internal data point to ensure you stay compliant
8h logged · Apr 24
PO-1182 · $1,284.50
INV-2847 · $8,420.00
Capture costs from the field
Our AI agents follow up with team members to track down missing data
Integrates with your accounting system
Coming soon
Forge plugs right in your existing accounting system
Secure, compliant, and built for the long haul
Enterprise infrastructure
Enterprise-grade server hosting, end-to-end encryption, daily backups.
Compliance Assured
Compliant with key regulations and audit requirements
Your data, your data
You own everything. We never train AI on your books.
How it works
From kickoff to closeout, on autopilot
Four touchpoints. The rest runs in the background.
Send the agreement, connect your accounts
Share your agreement and link accounting, banking, and bill pay. We stand up your budget, match plan, and milestones. Usually inside a week.
Your team works. We watch the books.
Hours, purchases, and bills flow through tools that capture what's needed. No new processes.
We close the books and track match
Every transaction categorized, match position updated. You get a clean monthly report and a 30-minute review if you want it.
Closeout, filed
Final invoice, final report, match certification submitted.
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Pay for outcomes, not hours
Traditional accounting firms sell you hours. Forge sells you the finished outcome.
| Forge | Traditional Firm | |
|---|---|---|
| Expertise | Built for project cost accounting | Generalists learning on your dime |
| Pricing | Flat fee, ~30% less | Hourly billing |
| Visibility | Live, transparent dashboard | PDFs and emails |
| Your team's time | Take time back to build | Chasing receipts |
| Audit readiness | Daily, no more monthly scramble | Monthly scramble |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ERA compliance and Forge
ERA Resources
ERA Compliance 101
A guide to understanding ERA's reporting requirements and how to stay compliant throughout your project lifecycle.
Milestone-Based Reporting
Best practices for managing milestone deliverables and financial reports that satisfy ERA program officers.
ERA vs. Federal Grants
Key differences between ERA funding and federal grant programs and what they mean for your accounting.
Eligible vs. Ineligible Expenses
Quick reference guide for what ERA considers eligible project expenses.
Get your team back to the project
Forge runs your accounting end-to-end. Invoices, match, reports. Your engineers stay on the project.