Updated on July 29, 2025
First grants issued by new not-for-profit organization created to transform how vacation rental interests are represented locally
US — The Right to Rent Collaborative (R2RC) today announced its inaugural round of grant funding awarded to three short-term rental (STR) associations to support their advocacy, operations, and community-building efforts. This marks another step toward R2RC’s mission to provide associations with the capital they need to advocate for policy solutions that strengthen the industry.
The recipients:
- Poconos Association of Vacation Rental Owners received a $20,000 Sustainability Grant to staff an executive director
- Orem Short Term Rental Alliance received a $3,000 Special Project Grant to hire specialized support for collaborating with the city on a fair ordinance
- Florida Alliance for Vacation Rentals received a $15,000 Sustainability Grant and a $15,000 Special Project Grant for vacation rental operator education and initiatives for proactive engagement with policymakers, respectively
“The strength of short-term rental advocacy lies in grassroots leadership and coalitions,” said Julie Marks, President of R2RC. “These grants are designed to ensure that the people closest to their communities have the resources to lead, organize, and protect the right to rent.”
Driving towards a vision of 50 strong state STR associations, connected and coordinated association leaders, and a powerful grassroots network, R2RC is a first-of-its-kind 501(c)(6) organization created to transform how STR industry advocacy is funded and sustained. The grants are part of R2RC’s ongoing funding programs, which support new and growing associations, legal and special projects, and long-term operations.
These grants were made possible thanks to the generous support of its Founding Donors, who are recognized as critical champions in shaping the future of STR advocacy, including: Airbnb, Vrbo, Inhabit, Avalara, Proper Insurance, Breezeway, Maui Paradise Properties, Hostfully, Hospitable, 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) 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