Whether in the western region of the state or the plains of the northeast corner, the ground has continued to shift under the feet of Colorado's rural charter school and district leaders. Efforts to understand the needs of Colorado's school communities early in the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced challenges with providing internet access, digital devices, and personal protective equipment, and meeting the basic needs of low-income families hit hard by the economic impacts of the pandemic. This report shares new data about the needs of students and schools in rural Colorado and the challenges and opportunities for collaboration among rural leaders and philanthropic funders. It also recommends five ways philanthropic funders in Colorado can best support rural students and schools in the months and years ahead: (1) Bring funding, networks, and creative solutions to address urgent staffing needs and shortages; (2) Keep grant application processes and reporting requirements at a minimum; (3) Stay flexible in grantmaking priorities to provide support across the myriad challenges rural communities are facing; (4) Support rural charter schools and districts in navigating the sustainability of their efforts, whether funded by philanthropic or public dollars; and (5) Provide non-monetary support, including opportunities to connect and collaborate with those who are outside the school or district but equally dedicated to supporting the success of rural students. [WEND Collective and Lyra Colorado provided additional financial support for this report.]