{"id":2599,"date":"2025-09-21T14:10:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T14:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winncomus.com\/bead\/?p=2599"},"modified":"2026-03-17T19:14:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T19:14:49","slug":"breakingbead_ready_set_grant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winncomus.com\/bead\/breakingbead_ready_set_grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready, Set, Grant: BEAD\u2019s New Rules &amp; Winncom\u2019s Reimbursable Grant Writing Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>On June 6, 2025, the NTIA overhauled the BEAD program.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fiber-first mandate? <strong>Gone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rigid scoring and regulatory hurdles? <strong>Gone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In their place: a tech-neutral framework focused on performance and lowest cost per location. Fiber, FWA (5GHz, 6GHz, 60GHz), and even satellites are now on equal footing. All states must re-launch their BEAD application process\u2014with final submissions due by September 6. Mapping rules have also changed, allowing providers to defend existing coverage areas. The playing field is open\u2014and the clock is ticking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winncom is here to help you win.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Grant Writing Assistance Program is tailored to the new BEAD rules. You\u2019ll receive a dedicated advisor and full support from prequalification to submission. Best of all, 75% of your grant writing costs are reimbursable \u2014 credited toward any product purchase from our portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-eighth-color\">Agenda Highlights Part 1: Breaking Down BEAD\u2019s June 2025 Revisions<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New timelines and deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tech-neutral guidelines <br>(fiber no longer required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mapping rule changes and application resets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-eighth-color\"><strong>Part 2: Winncom Grant Writing Support<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expert guidance from in-house BEAD advisors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitive project area selection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tech recommendations aligned with state rubrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full narrative support <br>(Exec Summary, Project &amp; Budget Narratives)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget spreadsheets, mapping, environmental docs, submission help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plus:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engineering support for network design <br>(Fiber &amp; FWA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat maps, BSL overlays, vetted build partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-eighth-color\">Part 3: FWA Product Eligibility<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overview of newly qualified vendors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlights: Tarana Wireless, Cambium Networks, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to choose tech that maximizes score &amp; minimizes cost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-eighth-color\">Meet the Experts:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alex Cernik<\/strong>, Fiber Product Manager \u2013 Winncom Technologies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kyle Barnes<\/strong>, VP of Engineering \u2013 Winncom Technologies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-custom-light-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/winncomus.com\/bead\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ready-Set-Grant.pdf\">PRESENTATION <br>SLIDES<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-custom-light-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/document\/fcc-takes-steps-streamline-broadband-data-collection\">FCC <br>DATA LINKS<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-custom-light-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XvhwWPHbmD4\">VIDEO <br>PLAYBACK<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Grant Writing Assistance Program is tailored to the new BEAD rules. You\u2019ll receive a dedicated advisor and full support from prequalification to submission. 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