Anthropic is putting $150 million behind a national fellowship that sends trained, paid early-career professionals directly into nonprofits across America to build lasting AI capacity where it matters most. Claude Corps is a direct response to one of the defining inequalities of the AI moment: the organizations serving the people most exposed to AI-driven disruption are also the least equipped to benefit from it.
About Claude Corps
Launched on June 11, 2026, Claude Corps is administered through a three-way partnership. Anthropic funds the program, sets its strategic direction, and provides Claude expertise. CodePath, a nonprofit focused on technical education for first-generation and low-income students, recruits, trains, and employs fellows as their employer of record. Social Finance administers philanthropic capital and leads measurement and evaluation. The first cohort of 100 fellows begins in October 2026, with 900 additional fellows placed across two further cohorts starting January and August 2027. Host organizations confirmed for the program include the International Rescue Committee, Goodwill Industries International, RAINN, Code for America, Year Up United, Braven, and the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, among others.
Funding Size
- Fellow salary: $85,000 per year, plus full benefits
- Fellows are employed by CodePath, with day-to-day work directed by the host organization
- Each host nonprofit also receives a $10,000 grant and free Claude credits
- Total Anthropic commitment: $150,000,000
Who Can Apply
- Anyone aged 18 and above with fewer than two years of full-time work experience
- No educational requirement; all backgrounds are welcome
- Applicants must have baseline familiarity with AI and Claude
- Strong communication skills and genuine motivation to work on societal challenges are assessed during selection
- United States only
Geographic Eligibility
- United States only
- Fellowships are in-person and full-time at host nonprofit locations across the country
Sector or Thematic Focus
- AI capacity building within nonprofits serving vulnerable communities
- Veterans’ mental health, refugee resettlement, food security, workforce development, arts, civic technology, and more
- Building tools, systems, and workflows that outlast the fellowship year
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Application Process
Applications are submitted online at anthropic.com/claude-corps. The application includes a short personal form, two Anthropic AI fluency courses that must be completed, and two short-answer questions. Shortlisted candidates complete a take-home assessment followed by a 25-minute conversation and a two-interview final round. Selected fellows then interview with two to three host organizations to find the best placement fit based on projects, skills, and geography.
Required Materials
- Completed application form
- Two completed Anthropic AI fluency courses
- Two short-answer responses, one about community impact and one about learning from a setback
Key Dates
- Cohort 1 application deadline: 17 July 2026
- Cohort 1 start date: 19 October 2026
- Cohort 2 start date: January 2027 (rolling applications open)
- Cohort 3 start date: August 2027 (rolling applications open)
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Selection Notes
- Selection is based on AI experience, communication ability, and demonstrated motivation for social impact
- Fellows are matched with host organizations based on project fit, skill set, and geographic proximity
- Anthropic plans to open-source the program infrastructure and eventually expand the model internationally