Anthropic is making a serious play for government business, rolling out a suite of discount programs that make Claude accessible to public agencies at a fraction of its commercial price. California is among the early participants, with state agencies already putting the AI model to work on cybersecurity challenges.
What the government deals actually look like
The discount structure isn’t a single flat rate across all levels of government. Anthropic has layered its approach.
For federal agencies, the company announced expanded access on August 12, 2025, through the General Services Administration. The price: $1 per eligible agency for up to one year of Claude Enterprise and Government.
For state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, Anthropic launched a separate $15 million credit program in June 2026. Under this initiative, smaller eligible entities can receive up to $100,000 in credits for Claude services, including Claude Security and related tools. California and Texas were named as early participants in the program.
