{"id":31,"date":"2026-05-07T02:14:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T02:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fundingnotify.ca\/blog\/?p=31"},"modified":"2026-05-09T13:23:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T13:23:22","slug":"gmail-forwarding-setup-fundingnotify-nait-categorie-fundingnotify-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fundingnotify.ca\/blog\/gmail-forwarding-setup-fundingnotify-nait-categorie-fundingnotify-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up Your Gmail Forwarding Rule for FundingNotify \u2014 Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/fundingnotify.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/setup-gmail-filter-nait-funding-alerts-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fundingnotify.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/setup-gmail-filter-nait-funding-alerts-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/fundingnotify.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/setup-gmail-filter-nait-funding-alerts-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/fundingnotify.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/setup-gmail-filter-nait-funding-alerts-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/fundingnotify.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/setup-gmail-filter-nait-funding-alerts.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After signing up for FundingNotify, there is one setup step you need to complete: a Gmail forwarding rule that takes 2 minutes and is done once \u2014 forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide walks you through the exact steps, from adding the forwarding address to creating the filter. After this, every email from <code>@nait.ca<\/code> will automatically be forwarded to FundingNotify, which monitors it and calls your phone the moment the funding email arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Setup Is Necessary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FundingNotify works by monitoring the NAIT funding email on your behalf. To do this, it needs to receive a copy of emails that arrive in your Gmail inbox from NAIT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The setup is a <strong>Gmail forwarding filter<\/strong> \u2014 a rule that tells Gmail: &#8220;Whenever I receive an email from @nait.ca, automatically send a copy to <a href=\"mailto:monitoring@fundingnotify.ca\">monitoring@fundingnotify.ca<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You set this up once. After that, it runs automatically in the background, forever, without any action required from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need Before You Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your Gmail account \u2014 the one registered with NAIT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A desktop or laptop computer (this setup cannot be done from the Gmail mobile app)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2014 Add the FundingNotify Forwarding Address to Gmail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before creating the filter, Gmail requires you to verify the destination address. This is a one-time security step that confirms FundingNotify has agreed to receive your forwarded emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Open Gmail on your computer and click the <strong>gear icon<\/strong> (\u2699\ufe0f) in the top right corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Click <strong>&#8220;See all settings&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Click the <strong>&#8220;Forwarding and POP\/IMAP&#8221;<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Under the Forwarding section, click <strong>&#8220;Add a forwarding address&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> In the popup, type exactly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>monitoring@fundingnotify.ca<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Then click <strong>Next<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Proceed<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> Gmail will send a verification email to <code>monitoring@fundingnotify.ca<\/code>. FundingNotify automatically handles this verification on their end. Within a few minutes, return to this page and <strong>refresh your browser<\/strong> \u2014 the address should now show as verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If the address does not appear as verified after a few minutes, refresh the page again. FundingNotify processes verification emails automatically.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2014 Create the Forwarding Filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you create the rule that tells Gmail which emails to forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> In Gmail, click the <strong>search bar<\/strong> at the top of the page. Click the <strong>Show search options<\/strong> icon (the small triangle or filter icon on the right side of the search bar).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> A search options panel will appear. In the <strong>From<\/strong> field, type exactly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>@nait.ca<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This tells Gmail to apply this rule to any email sent from any address ending in @nait.ca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Click <strong>&#8220;Create filter&#8221;<\/strong> at the bottom of the panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> A list of actions will appear. Check the box next to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 <strong>&#8220;Forward it to&#8221;<\/strong> \u2192 select <code>monitoring@fundingnotify.ca<\/code> from the dropdown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Click <strong>&#8220;Create filter&#8221;<\/strong> to save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is it. The rule is now active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens After the Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From this point forward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every email you receive from any @nait.ca address is automatically forwarded to <code>monitoring@fundingnotify.ca<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FundingNotify monitors these forwarded emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the NAIT Foundational Learning funding email arrives, FundingNotify detects it immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your phone rings<\/strong> with an alert call<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You receive an <strong>SMS with the direct link<\/strong> to the funding application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not answer the first call, a <strong>second reminder call fires automatically 5 minutes later<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need to check your email. You do not need to remember to look for the funding notification. Your phone will ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Verify the Filter Is Working<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To confirm your filter is set up correctly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> In Gmail, go to Settings \u2192 <strong>&#8220;Filters and Blocked Addresses&#8221;<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> You should see a filter that reads: <strong>&#8220;Matches: from:(@nait.ca)&#8221; \u2192 &#8220;Forward to: <a href=\"mailto:monitoring@fundingnotify.ca\">monitoring@fundingnotify.ca<\/a>&#8220;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see this filter listed and active, the setup is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting \u2014 If the Filter Does Not Appear to Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The forwarding address shows as &#8220;pending&#8221; and not verified<\/strong> Return to Settings \u2192 Forwarding and POP\/IMAP \u2192 refresh the page. If it still shows pending after 10 minutes, contact FundingNotify support at <a href=\"mailto:contact@fundingnotify.ca\">contact@fundingnotify.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The filter was created but emails are not being forwarded<\/strong> Check that the forwarding address <code>monitoring@fundingnotify.ca<\/code> is listed as verified in Settings \u2192 Forwarding and POP\/IMAP. A filter that forwards to an unverified address will not work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gmail says &#8220;forwarding not available&#8221;<\/strong> Some Google Workspace accounts (school or employer accounts) have forwarding disabled by the account administrator. If you use a personal Gmail account (ending in @gmail.com), this should not apply to you. If you use an institutional Gmail, contact your account administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I set up the filter but I am not sure if it is forwarding correctly<\/strong> Ask a friend to send you a test email from any address. Then check whether FundingNotify received a forwarded copy by contacting support. Alternatively, wait \u2014 when the next NAIT email arrives in your inbox, it will be forwarded automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This filter only forwards emails from @nait.ca<\/strong> It does not forward your personal emails, your other subscriptions, or anything unrelated to NAIT. Your Gmail inbox is not shared with FundingNotify \u2014 only emails from @nait.ca addresses are forwarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your Gmail security is not affected<\/strong> This is a standard Gmail forwarding rule. Google supports and secures this functionality natively. FundingNotify receives only the forwarded copies of NAIT emails \u2014 nothing else from your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The setup is done once<\/strong> You do not need to redo this setup each term. Once the filter is active, it runs permanently until you manually delete it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you change your Gmail address<\/strong> If you register a new Gmail address with NAIT, you will need to repeat this setup on the new account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Setup Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Open Gmail on a desktop or laptop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Go to Settings \u2192 Forwarding and POP\/IMAP \u2192 Add forwarding address: <code>monitoring@fundingnotify.ca<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Wait for verification (a few minutes) \u2192 refresh the page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Go to the search bar \u2192 Show search options \u2192 From: <code>@nait.ca<\/code> \u2192 Create filter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Check &#8220;Forward it to&#8221; \u2192 select <code>monitoring@fundingnotify.ca<\/code> \u2192 Create filter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Verify the filter appears in Settings \u2192 Filters and Blocked Addresses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Done \u2014 your phone will ring when the funding window opens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not Signed Up for FundingNotify Yet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not activated your alert yet, go to <strong>fundingnotify.ca<\/strong> to sign up. After signup, you will receive a video guide that walks you through this exact setup \u2014 including a screen recording of every step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The funding window lasts approximately 48 hours. All available spots are typically claimed within 6 hours. The setup takes 2 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Activate your alert at <a href=\"https:\/\/fundingnotify.ca\">fundingnotify.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>FundingNotify is not affiliated with NAIT. It is an independent service designed and operated in Edmonton, Alberta.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Last updated: May 2026. 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