For a holistic approach, Coral Bay Nickel Corporation complements its operations with community engagement activities by allocating funds for its Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) through various development projects under the following components: Development of Host and Neighboring Communities (DHNC) which includes education, health, human resource development, infrastructure, and livelihood projects; Information, Education, and Communication; and Development of Mining Technology and Geosciences.
For the year 2025, CBNC allocated Php 278 million as its SDMP fund which includes the carry-over budget from the preceding year at Php 36 million.