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Past Events
Where's The Funding? Episode 1: Intro to BEAD Matching Funds
Gary Bolton
Jase Wilson
Mike Faloon
Gary Bolton
Jase Wilson
Mike Faloon
The first episode in the free-to-attend 12-part series to help members understand, navigate, and obtain matching funds for broadband grants.
Jan 18, 2023
04:00PM - 04:30PM GMT
Upcoming Events
Episode 2: BEAD Matching Funds Deep Dive
Gary Bolton
TBA
Gary Bolton
TBA
Don't miss out! Learn what the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has in mind for how you can provide match funding for your IIJA BEAD grant.
Wednesday, February 15
11:00AM - 11:30PM EST
Episode 3: Intro to the Capital Stack, Private Sources
Gary Bolton
TBA
Gary Bolton
TBA
Debt vs Credit vs Public vs Private: Sources, Types, Requirements, Constraints as Matching Funds
Wednesday, March 15
11:00AM - 11:30PM EST
Episode 4: Intro to Private Sources of Funding: Banks, Family Offices, Foundations and More
Gary Bolton
TBA
Gary Bolton
TBA
Attend this special 2-hour episode to learn about the many “flavors” and sources of matching funds. Learn about them from a master of the full capital stack.
Wednesday, April 19
11:00AM - 11:30PM EST
Episode 5: Navigating Letter of Credit
Gary Bolton
TBA
Gary Bolton
TBA
Matching funds don’t need to come from private sources. How might applicants leverage public funding sources, such as TCPF proceeds?
Wednesday, May 17
11:00AM - 11:30PM EST
Episode 6: Securing Matching Funds Efficiently
Gary Bolton
TBA
Gary Bolton
TBA
What do you need? It depends on your state(s). Let’s look at the differences by state.
Wednesday, June 21
11:00AM - 11:30PM EST
Episode 7: Alternative Sources, Types and Requirements, Constraints as Matching Funds
Gary Bolton
TBA
Gary Bolton
TBA
Get a grip on the corners of the capital markets, alternatives, exotics, and more. While they might not directly support your matching funds requirements, you should know you have options in your full capital stack.
Wednesday, July 19
11:00AM - 11:30PM EST
Episode 8: Tapping the Municipal Markets: Community Network Edition
Gary Bolton
TBA
Gary Bolton
TBA
Is your community Interested in community ownership, now or later? Municipal bonds can offer a low cost way to bring grant-funded broadband projects to life. Learn the basics, including how municipal takeouts work.
Wednesday, August 16
11:00AM - 11:30PM EST
Episode 9: Tapping the Municipal Markets: PABs, RANs, GRANs, Oh My!
Gary Bolton
TBA
Gary Bolton
TBA
There’s more to the municipal market than meets the eye! Learn about little known corners and tools you can use to fund up win/win/win public private partnerships.
Wednesday, September 20
11:00AM - 11:30PM EST
Episode 10: Stacking It All Together: Designing Your Robust, Resilient, Responsive Capital Stack
Gary Bolton
TBA
Gary Bolton
TBA
Have you built a house of cards or a cement fortress? How you put your financial pieces together matters as much as where you get them. Learn to build well.
Wednesday, October 18
11:00AM - 11:30PM EST
Episode 11: Advanced Tips & Tricks: Navigating Matching Funds Like A Pro
Gary Bolton
TBA
Gary Bolton
TBA
You’ve mastered the basics, now learn how to save time and points with tips from the experts.
Wednesday, November 15
11:00AM - 11:30PM EST
Episode 12: Lining Up Dozens of Matching Funding Sources Without Going Crazy
Gary Bolton
TBA
Gary Bolton
TBA
You don’t need to have 100 different conversations with 100 different providers. Learn how to leverage the matching funds marketplace to save time and get offers.
Wednesday, December 20
11:00AM - 11:30PM EST
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