BEAD Compliance Essentials: Allowable Costs & Matching
May 13, 2026
Online Only
Understanding which costs are allowed to be expended with Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funds is critical to maintaining compliance and avoiding repayment or audit findings. This webinar will help telecommunications (telecom) providers identify what BEAD funds can (and cannot) be used for. In addition, the webinar will cover matching compliance requirements, including tips and tricks to help track match progress. Participants will gain practical insight into common cost pitfalls, documentation expectations, and potential internal controls to align project spending with BEAD program requirements.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify eligible and ineligible activities under the BEAD program.
- Recall BEAD matching requirements, including acceptable sources and documentation expectations.
- Apply best practices for tracking, documenting, and substantiating BEAD-funded expenditures.