# Upsala Seeks Minnesota Infrastructure Grant

Upsala, Minnesota, plans to apply for up to **$600,000** through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Small Cities Development Program to offset infrastructure costs. A public hearing is scheduled for November 2, 2026, at 7:05 p.m. at Upsala City Hall. Proposed work includes water and sewer upgrades, street improvements, refurbishment of the water tower, and testing and approval of a recently completed well. The grant application is not a contract award, and no request for proposals has been announced.

- The public hearing gives contractors and other stakeholders an opportunity to learn about the proposed project scope; the city’s grant application remains pending.
- Engineering and construction firms can use the project details to prepare for potential future solicitations, while recognizing that no procurement opportunity or award has been issued yet.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of Upsala
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

### Vendors
- Bollig Engineering (engineering services contractor)

### Key Quotes
> If awarded, the grant would help offset project costs and reduce the amount that must be funded locally.
> — Kris Ambuehl, Bollig Engineering

> Our city engineers will be doing all the searching for grant money for that through both federal and state monies.
> — Rollie Johnson, Mayor of Upsala

### Sources
- [Public hearing set to offset infrastructure costs | Morrison County Record | hometownsource.com](https://www.hometownsource.com/morrison_county_record/public-hearing-set-to-offset-infrastructure-costs/article_61a7a708-6a35-413a-ac63-d0ef8d6b730c.html) - hometownsource.com