FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A City of Fort Wayne program designed to provide tools for "aspiring local developers" received a $260,000 grant from the Don Wood Foundation that will keep the program afloat through 2026. The grant will go toward the Small Scale Developer Program, which is under the umbrella of the Summit City Entrepreneur and Enterprise District (SEED). The SEED District consists of a approximately seven square miles and represents all four quadrants of the city, although the district primarily resides in southeast Fort Wayne, according to the City of Fort Wayne. A map showing the layout of the Summit City Entrepreneur and Enterprise District, which is highlighted in blue. (Photo provided by the City of Fort Wayne) The Small Scale Developer Program tests participants with a series of workshops, hands-on training and assessments to measure growth. With the Don Wood Foundation grant, the program will be able to run twice in 2025 and three times in 2026. "Having the support of the Don Wood Foundation is a major win for our community. We're coming together to provide meaningful direction and support for individuals looking to start or improve a career path that's in demand," said Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker. "Partnerships like this demonstrate why Fort Wayne is positioned for current and future growth and success." The program costs $275 per person. The SEED District will also reserve two or three seats per session for graduates of trade programs to encourage new talent to join.