Where the governor or the department with the approval of the governor is able to secure federal funds made available under any act of the Congress of the United States to be expended in connection with or for planning grants and community development block grants, the governor or department shall have the power to enter into such undertakings with the proper officers or agencies of the federal government. The department may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 as may be necessary to administer and effectuate federal grants and programs that it has been assigned.