The CIP Story begins in the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and its ripple effects are felt coast to coast. The Caregiver Incentive Project, a.k.a. “CIP” is a small non-profit located in the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. CIP’s mission is to improve the lives of caregivers and in turn improve the lives of the cared-for. The need for caregivers in Michigan grows every day and with the U.P.’s population, including a higher percentage of seniors, this means the need for caregivers in the U.P. is greater than throughout the rest of the state. With the need growing every day, the mission to improve the caregiving environment in our state is critical.