Anthropic Launches Claude Corps to Empower Nonprofits With AI
WHO:
AP News - Anthropic, co-founders Daniela Amodei and Dario Amodei, CodePath, Michael Ellison, Jennifer Blatz, StriveTogether, Bella DeVaan, Institute of Policy Studies
WHAT:
Techmeme - Anthropic will donate $150 million to launch Claude Corps, a fellowship program.
AP News - Claude Corps will train 1,000 fellows in the use of Claude and place them with nonprofits.
AP News - Anthropic will provide at least 400 host organizations with a $10,000 grant and free credits to use Claude.
AP News - Anthropic announced a separate donation of $200 million to support an economic framework for workers displaced by AI.
WHERE:
AP News - The program will place fellows with nonprofits around the United States.
AP News - Anthropic headquarters is located in San Francisco.
WHEN:
AP News - Fellowship applications for Claude Corps will be accepted through July 17.
WHY:
AP News - Anthropic aims to help nonprofits use AI more effectively and balance profits with social impact.
AP News - Amodei stated the hope is for the program to expand and become a pillar of Anthropic's strategy to manage AI risks.
HOW:
AP News - Claude Corps will hire and embed fellows trained in the use of Claude at various organizations for a year.
AP News - CodePath will manage the initiative, which aims to be accessible to a broad section of the population.
(UPDATED June 11, 2026 18:10 UTC)
Anthropic has announced a significant initiative, pledging $150 million to launch Claude Corps, a fellowship program designed to train 1,000 fellows in the use of their AI model, Claude, and place them with nonprofits across the United States. The program will also provide at least 400 host organizations with $10,000 grants and free credits to utilize Claude, with fellowship applications open until July 17. Additionally, Anthropic is donating $200 million to support an economic framework for workers displaced by AI, as co-founder Daniela Amodei emphasizes the goal of balancing profits with social impact.