- Anthropic has unveiled Claude Corps, a $150 million initiative to train and deploy 1,000 young workers into 400 U.S. nonprofits.
- The fellows, paid $85,000 annually, will spend a year full-time, in-person, helping organizations use AI to boost their efficiency and mission impact.
- The first cohort is scheduled to start in October 2026.
- Anyone over 18 years of age who has less than two years of full-time work experience may apply, regardless of their educational background.
- Applications will remain open on a rolling basis for the next two cohorts that are scheduled to start in January 2027 and August 2027.
- Claude Corps is set up as a three-way partnership.
- Anthropic will provide $150 million to start the program, lead its overall strategy, and provide Claude expertise.
- Organizations that onboard one or more Claude fellows will receive a one-time $10,000 grant to help pay for the operation and administration of the program.
Anthropic's Claude Corps is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at integrating young talent into the nonprofit sector. With a budget of $150 million, the program will deploy 1,000 fellows across 400 U.S. nonprofits to enhance their operational efficiency through AI.167
The fellows will receive an annual salary of $85,000 and will work full-time for a year, focusing on helping organizations leverage artificial intelligence to improve their mission impact. The first cohort is set to begin in October 2026, with applications open to anyone over 18 who has less than two years of full-time work experience, regardless of educational background.34
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for subsequent cohorts starting in January 2027 and August 2027. In addition to the fellowships, organizations that onboard fellows will receive a one-time grant of $10,000 to assist with operational costs.5
Claude Corps represents a three-way partnership where Anthropic leads the strategy and provides expertise, aiming to create a significant impact in the nonprofit sector by harnessing the potential of AI and young professionals.
“Anthropic has unveiled Claude Corps, a $150 million initiative to train and deploy 1,000 young workers into U.S. nonprofits. The first cohort is set to start in October 2026, with applications open to those over 18 with less than two years of full-time work experience.”
Forbes