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Our Mission

Threadneedle Alley aims to foster resilience, innovation, and growth for those pursuing business ownership later in life.

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Once a year, we provide at least three $5,000 grants and ongoing mentorship to midlife entrepreneurs facing financial challenges.

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Businesses can be for-profit, nonprofit, and product or service-based, and must be US-based and registered in their state.

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Entrepreneurs

Sign up for updates about our grant program! Applications are open through midnight ET Nov. 30, 2026. Winners will be announced Feb. 15, 2027. 

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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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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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The Rise of the Beauty Super Dupe

The Strategist, New York Magazine

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“If buying dupes leads to using additional products, perhaps the original and dupe markets could benefit,” says Trae Bodge, a retail expert and co-founder of Threadneedle Alley Foundation. 

This year's grant applications are open through November 30, 2026.

Please sign up for small business tips

and grant updates below.

Grants & Guidance for Midlife Entrepreneurs 

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