---
title: "CommunityWorks Graduates First Emerging Developer Bootcamp Cohort in Spartanburg"
url: https://www.herespartanburg.com/communityworks-developer-bootcamp-spartanburg/
date: 2026-04-13T19:12:10-04:00
modified: 2026-04-22T15:52:35-04:00
author: "A. Nadine Hagood"
categories: ["Business", "Technology"]
site: "HERESpartanburg"
attribution: "HERESpartanburg"
---

# CommunityWorks Graduates First Emerging Developer Bootcamp Cohort in Spartanburg

*Source: [HERESpartanburg](https://www.herespartanburg.com/communityworks-developer-bootcamp-spartanburg/) — April 13, 2026 by A. Nadine Hagood*

**CommunityWorks Carolina**, the Spartanburg-based community development financial institution, completed its inaugural **Emerging Developer Bootcamp** on March 31, graduating its first cohort of participants trained to execute affordable housing projects across the Upstate.

The hands-on training program is designed to equip local developers — particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds — with the skills and knowledge to plan, finance, and build affordable housing. Participants gained a working understanding of the full development process and will continue to receive consulting support as their projects advance.

CommunityWorks operates the **Spartanburg Housing Trust Fund** in partnership with the City of Spartanburg, deploying funding to fill gaps in development projects that build, preserve, or improve affordable housing. The fund supports projects serving households at 60 percent of area median income or below, with up to $500,000 available per project.

## What’s Happening

**Q: What is the CommunityWorks Emerging Developer Bootcamp?**

A: A hands-on training program that prepares local developers to plan, finance, and build affordable housing projects in the Spartanburg area.

**Q: Why does this matter to Spartanburg?**

A: Spartanburg County’s rapid growth has increased demand for affordable housing. This program creates a pipeline of trained developers ready to build the housing the county needs.

**Q: Who can apply for the Spartanburg Housing Trust Fund?**

A: Developers interested in affordable rental housing projects can submit a letter of interest to CommunityWorks. Projects are eligible for up to $500,000 in funding.