Galaxy Grant: deadline, amount and who can apply
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The Galaxy Grant is a $3,500 grant from Hidden Star (Galaxy of Stars) for women-owned or minority-owned businesses. The current deadline is January 31, 2027, according to Hidden Star (Galaxy of Stars). Checked November 8, 2026.
Galaxy Grant at a glance
| Amount | $3,500 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 31, 2027 |
| Who can apply | Businesses that are women-owned or minority-owned |
| Application fee | No fee listed on the funder's page |
| Official application | Apply on the Hidden Star (Galaxy of Stars) site ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| Last verified | November 8, 2026 How we verify |
| Funder | Hidden Star (Galaxy of Stars) |
A recurring no-essay grant for women and minority business owners from the nonprofit Hidden Star, a very short application, with winners drawn each cycle.
Eligibility
What the Hidden Star (Galaxy of Stars) page requires, as recorded when we checked it. The funder's own rules are the final word.
- Businesses that are women-owned or minority-owned
- Open to businesses in any U.S. state
What the application asks
We read the funder's own page. Here is what the application asks for.
A short sign-up form: your name, email, zip code and whether you own a business now or plan to. The funder says it takes 30 seconds.
Read from the funder's page: galaxyofstars.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How to apply for the Galaxy Grant, step by step
Applications go through Hidden Star (Galaxy of Stars) directly, on its own site. Read the current rules and deadline there before you start.
Next deadline: January 31, 2027.
- Check that you qualify: over 18, and set up with a Galaxy of Stars account, either the no-cost one or a paid one. It is open to women and minority entrepreneurs at any stage, including people still thinking about starting a business.
- Open the form on galaxyofstars.org. Galaxy says it "Only takes 30 seconds to apply!"
- Fill out the short form with your details.
- Agree to the terms and submit. Doing so also creates your no-cost Galaxy of Stars account and enters you for the grant.
- Submit before applications close. Winners are announced the following week, and may be selected by a random number generator.
Straight answers
When is the Galaxy Grant deadline?
The Galaxy Grant deadline is January 31, 2027. Hidden Star (Galaxy of Stars) lists January 31, 2027 as the close of the current round.
Who can apply for the Galaxy Grant?
Businesses that are women-owned or minority-owned. Open to businesses in any U.S. state. These are the requirements recorded when we checked the funder's page on November 8, 2026. Hidden Star (Galaxy of Stars) decides who is selected.
How much is the Galaxy Grant?
The Galaxy Grant is $3,500, according to Hidden Star (Galaxy of Stars). Awards are made quarterly.
How do I apply for the Galaxy Grant?
Applications go through Hidden Star (Galaxy of Stars) on its own site, galaxyofstars.org. No fee is listed on the funder's page.
Is the Galaxy Grant legit?
It is run by Hidden Star, which describes itself as a 501(c)(3) non-profit "supporting women & minority business owners for over 9 years" and lists "More than $420,000 Awarded in Grants." Winners are posted on its grant-winners section. Note its terms say it is "under no obligation to hold any such contests or make any awards." WinAGrant is not affiliated with it.
Is there a 2026 Galaxy Grant?
The Galaxy Grant open now is the one to apply for in 2026. Galaxy of Stars says "Deadline is January 31st, 2027" and lists no separate 2026 round, so this open cycle is the current one. It awards $3,500.
What are the Galaxy Grant requirements?
Galaxy of Stars says its grants are for women and minority entrepreneurs "of ALL stages": new, experienced, or still thinking about starting a business. Its terms say grant awards are "open only to persons over 18 years of age" who have a Galaxy of Stars account, either the no-cost one or a paid one.
Can I apply for the Galaxy Grant online?
Yes. The application is a short form on galaxyofstars.org that asks for your name, email, ZIP code, gender, ethnicity, and whether you own a business or want to start one. Galaxy of Stars says it "Only takes 30 seconds to apply." Sending the form also creates a Galaxy of Stars account, and Galaxy Plus members are entered without filling it out.
Is the Galaxy Grant free to apply?
Yes. Galaxy of Stars says the $3,500 Galaxy Grant is free to apply for. There is a paid Galaxy Plus membership, but you do not need it; a no-cost account is enough to enter.
How are Galaxy Grant winners chosen, and when?
Winners are announced the week after applications close. Galaxy's terms say "we may use a Random Number generator to select a winner or group of winners without human bias," and that "Only one entry per person per contest, giveaway, or grant award will be considered."
What is the Galaxy Grant's official website?
The official site is galaxyofstars.org, run by Hidden Star, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. The Galaxy Grant application form is there.
Sources: Galaxy Grants page, Galaxy eligibility page, Galaxy terms. Checked November 10, 2026.
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