In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Application” means an application to the Rural Legacy Board to designate a Rural Legacy Area. “Board” means the Rural Legacy Board. “BPW” means the Maryland State Board of Public Works. “Grant agreement” means an agreement between the Board and a sponsor to implement a Rural Legacy Plan in a designated Rural Legacy Area. “Land trust” means a qualified conservation organization that: Is a qualified organization under § 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations adopted under § 170(h)(3); and Has executed a cooperative agreement with the Maryland Environmental Trust. “Priority funding area” means an area designated as a priority funding area under § 5-7B-02 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. “Program” means the Rural Legacy Program established by this subtitle. “Rural Legacy Area” means a region within or outside a metropolitan area designated by the Board as rich in a multitude of agricultural, forestry, natural, and cultural resources. “Rural Legacy Plan” means a plan accepted by the Board for acquisition of easements and fee interests in Rural Legacy Areas. “Sponsor” means a local government, group of local governments, or a land trust.