Ready, Set, Grant: BEAD’s New Rules & Winncom’s Reimbursable Grant Writing Program

Overview

Ready, Set, Grant: BEAD’s New Rules & Winncom’s Reimbursable Grant Writing Program

On June 6, 2025, the NTIA overhauled the BEAD program.

➡️ The fiber-first mandate? Gone.
➡️ Rigid scoring and regulatory hurdles? Gone.

In their place: a tech-neutral framework focused on performance and lowest cost per location. Fiber, FWA (5GHz, 6GHz, 60GHz), and even satellite are now on equal footing. All states must re-launch their BEAD application process—with final submissions due by September 6. Mapping rules have also changed, allowing providers to defend existing coverage areas. The playing field is open—and the clock is ticking.

Winncom is here to help you win.

Our Grant Writing Assistance Program is tailored to the new BEAD rules. You’ll receive a dedicated advisor and full support from prequalification to submission. Best of all, 75% of your grant writing costs are reimbursable — credited toward any product purchase from our portfolio.

Agenda

Part 1: Breaking Down BEAD’s June 2025 Revisions

• New timelines and deadlines
• Tech-neutral guidelines (fiber no longer required)
• Mapping rule changes and application resets

Part 2: Winncom Grant Writing Support

• Expert guidance from in-house BEAD advisors
• Competitive project area selection
• Tech recommendations aligned with state rubrics
• Full narrative support (Exec Summary, Project & Budget Narratives)
• Budget spreadsheets, mapping, environmental docs, submission help

Plus:

• Engineering support for network design (Fiber & FWA)
• Heat maps, BSL overlays, vetted build partners

Part 3: FWA Product Eligibility

• Overview of newly qualified vendors
• Highlights: Tarana Wireless, Cambium Networks, and more
• How to choose tech that maximizes score & minimizes cost

Presenters

Alex Cernik, Fiber Product Manager – Winncom Technologies

Kyle Barnes, VP of Engineering – Winncom Technologies

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About Winncom

Winncom Technologies is a worldwide distributor and provider of complete networking solutions, wireless and wired. Our unmatched expertise in broadband wireless networking products and full range of network infrastructure and access products by the leading industry manufacturers allows us to sell the products and provide complete solutions for various markets and applications.