The office, with the approval of the governor, is specifically empowered to receive and expend all grants, gifts, and bequests, where such grants, gifts, or bequests involve no state funds for acquisition, construction, or operation, including federal funds available for the purposes for which the office exists, and to contract with the United States and all other legal entities with respect thereto. The office may provide, where such funds are specifically appropriated, matching funds wherever funds, grants, gifts, bequests, and contractual assistance are available on such basis. The office shall provide such information, reports, and services as may be necessary to secure such financial aid.