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Our Mission

Threadneedle Alley provides $5,000 grants and ongoing mentorship to US-based midlife entrepreneurs facing financial challenges. The Foundation aims to foster resilience, innovation, and growth for those pursuing business ownership later in life.

Entrepreneurs

Sign up for updates about our grant program! Applications reopen October 1.

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Help us help others

We welcome donations from individuals, businesses, and other non-profits. All donations are tax-deductible.

Mentorship

Learn more about our amazing team of mentors who partner with our grant winners to offer advice and support.

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Debra Locker

Specialty: Public Relations

Debra provides big-city caliber public relations with small-town charm.

Featured Mentor

Threadneedle Alley Foundation was established in honor of OG entrepreneur Sarah Bodge, who was our co-founder Trae's Mom. Here she is in her shop on Threadneedle Alley in Newburyport, MA, in the '70s.

Our Muse

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Holiday shopping havoc: With prices rising, here's what experts say consumers should know

CBS Pittsburgh

Featured Press Clip

With Christmas 100 days away, our Co-Founder, Trae Bodge, shares advice for shoppers. 

This year's grant applications will reopen Oct. 1, 2026.

Please sign up for small business tips

and grant updates below.

Grants & Guidance for Midlife Entrepreneurs 

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