The Greeneville Energy Authority is still hoping for grant funds to help eventually offer GEA Connect broadband county wide, but competition for the funding could be increasing.
Broadband Director Phil Bradley told GEA Board members that the application deadline will be opened back up and now allows low orbit satellite providers and others to submit proposals for the grants. The application window opens in July but closes two weeks later. GEA, which has already had its application accepted, will be able to make any adjustments to their bid during that period. It may require GEA Connect to provide more local revenue to be competitive for the grants against possible new applicants.
Whether the grants are awarded or not GEA President and CEO Dwayne Wells says the goal remains to eventually make broadband via GEA Connect available county wide.
