Community & Giving

The Noor Pursuit Grant

For the things you’ve always wanted to do

One-time inaugural grant

Why this grant

Purpose

One of the things I’ve loved most about building House of Noor is meeting people who are so much more than their day jobs. We have instructors / facilitators who hold full-time jobs but also insist on teaching yoga, DJ-ing, creating art, dance, and pursue other passions in their free time.

House of Noor would like to celebrate that multi-hyphenate spirit and help make learning more accessible.

This October, in honor of my grandmother, Sharifah Noor who was born in October, and the women who came before us, we’re launching a small, one-time learning grant as a way of giving back to the Seattle community.

House of Noor will fund one person’s opportunity to pursue something they’ve always wanted to learn but haven’t had the resources to explore.

At a glance

Grant Details

  • Award

    Up to $500 toward a course, class, or learning experience.

  • Recipients

    One person for the inaugural round.

  • Eligibility

    Seattle-area residents aged 18+ who face financial or other access barriers.

  • Application Length

    Maximum 150 words.

  • Experience Required

    None. No previous experience or qualifications are required.

Application question

What’s something you’ve always wanted to learn, why does it matter to you, and what’s been holding you back?

Key dates

Application Timeline

  1. Applications Open

    October 25, 2026

  2. Application Deadline

    November 15, 2026

  3. Recipient Selected

    Early December 2026

  4. Grant Usage Period

    December 2026 – February 2027

Apply

Application Form

Share a little about what you’d like to learn. Short responses are welcome — 150 words maximum.

What’s something you’ve always wanted to learn, why does it matter to you, and what’s been holding you back?

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