In carrying out the purposes for which it was established, any local authority authorized to contract under section 25-94 , may (1) accept, receive and expend gifts, devises or bequests of money, lands or other properties to be applied and expended in the manner provided herein, and (2) apply for and receive grants from state, federal and private sources.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 25-98
(1955, S. 2398d.)