Data for Equity Funding Collaborative Awards $400,000 to Bolster Fair Data Practices

The Data for Equity Funding Collaborative, a partnership between the bi3 Fund, HealthPath Foundation of Ohio, and Interact for Health, has awarded $400,000 in grants to ten nonprofit organizations within Greater Cincinnati. Each organization will receive a $40,000 grant over an 18-month period to enhance its capacity to collect, analyze, and utilize data to foster equitable, inclusive, and community-informed health outcomes.

“This investment helps our nonprofit community approach data collection in fair and thoughtful ways, which means we get more inclusive and accurate information, ultimately leading to work that drives healthier communities,” said Kiana Trabue, president of the HealthPath Foundation of Ohio.

Established in 2023, the Data for Equity Funding Collaborative has supported 31 organizations with investments totaling $925,000. In addition to financial support, grantees receive training, technical assistance, and opportunities for shared learning. Outcomes from previous cohorts include an enhanced understanding of equitable and culturally responsive evaluation frameworks that prioritize community voice, as well as improved community engagement practices.

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