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Funders increasingly emphasise the value of community\u2010researcher collaborations, yet translating this commitment into effective practice remains challenging. This commentary draws from our experience in developing an application for a collaborative grant with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in Australia, focusing on issues that impact people who use drugs. 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