Exhibit (h)(4) Form of Transfer Agency Fee Reimbursement AgreementTransfer Agency Fee Reimbursement Agreement • April 30th, 2009 • Forward Funds • California
Contract Type FiledApril 30th, 2009 Company JurisdictionThis letter agreement (the “Agreement”) confirms the fee reimbursement between Forward Funds (the “Trust”), on behalf of each of the series listed on Schedule A (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and Forward Management, LLC (the “Advisor”) with respect to the transfer agency fees paid by the Funds to the transfer agent, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”).