Updated on August 28, 2025
Second round of grants continues mission to fund grassroots advocacy and equip STR associations for long-term success
The Right to Rent Collaborative (R2RC) today announced four grants awarded in its August 2025 funding cycle to short-term rental (STR) associations advancing advocacy and association growth and development. This marks another step in R2RC’s mission to provide associations with the capital they need to advocate for policy solutions that strengthen the vacation rental industry.
The recipients:
- The Dallas Short-term Rental Alliance received a $10,000 Special Project Grant to help cover critical legal costs, enabling Dallas STRA to continue advocating for fair rules and responsible hosting.
- Idaho Vacation Rental Association Inc. received an $8,000 Sustainability Grant to bolster capacity and operations.
- Minnesota Short Term Rental Association received an $8,000 Growth Grant to expand early-stage advocacy and outreach.
- New Hampshire Vacation Rental & Tourism Association received an $8,000 Growth Grant to support association startup.
“Each grant we award strengthens the capacity of associations working every day to protect fair policies and preserve the right to rent,” said Julie Marks, President of R2RC. “This funding will help them establish and grow their associations so they can serve their members more effectively, and ensure that vacation rental interests have representation in their communities.”
R2RC was founded to transform how short-term rental advocacy is funded and sustained. Its vision is to see strong, fully staffed state associations in all 50 states, a connected network of leaders, and a robust membership base that can respond quickly and effectively to policy challenges. The grant program is one way R2RC delivers on this mission, supporting associations as they grow, launch new initiatives, and build long-term capacity.
These grants were made possible thanks to the generous support of its donors and property management software partners, who are recognized as critical champions in shaping the future of STR advocacy, including: ZPoint by Rentalz, Airbnb, Vrbo, part of Expedia Group, Inhabit, Avalara, Proper Insurance, Breezeway, Maui Paradise Properties, Hostfully, Guesty, Hospitable, Escapia, Barefoot, OwnerRez, BookingsCloud, Boostly, Evolve, PriceLabs, TechTape, CanMonkey, Truvi, and HostGPO.
Companies interested in supporting advocacy needs through R2RC can email Dana Lubner at dana@rentresponsibly.org.
Organizations interested in applying for future funding can learn more at r2rcollaborative.org/associations.
About the Right to Rent Collaborative
Founded in October 2024 as an independent 501(c)(6)-pending organization, the Right to Rent Collaborative is dedicated to broadening the impact of advocacy within the short-term rental industry. R2RC’s mission is to provide associations with the capital they need to advocate for policy solutions that strengthen the industry, driving towards a vision of 50 fully staffed, always-active state STR associations, 50 connected and coordinated association leaders, and a robust, accessible, and powerful grassroots local membership network. Starting in summer 2025, the organization will begin awarding funds on a grant basis, and in 2026, it will launch a mechanism for ongoing monthly support of alliances. Learn more at r2rcollaborative.org
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