On March 10, 1971, the North Coast Grape Growers Association (NCGGA) created a fund to support research directly connected the cultural problems related to growing grapes in the North Coast premium table wine grape industry.
In August of 2006, after 43 years of service to the growing community, the North Coast Grape Growers Association voted to discontinue operations and join the California Association of Winegrape Growers. The membership was transfered with a margin of 96.8% of the NCGGA supporting the move.