The Village, through its Board of Trustees, may enter into any agreement with the United States of America or the State of Vermont, or both, or with any subdivision, department, agency, or activity of the United States of America or the State of Vermont, or both, to accept grants, loans, and assistance from the United States of America or the State of Vermont, or both, or from any subdivision, department, agency, or activity of the United States of America or the State of Vermont, or both, to make public improvements within said Village, or upon property or rights of said Village outside its corporate limits, whether owned by said Village as sole owner or owned by said Village in common with another municipality or other municipalities, and may make appropriations consistent with the charter to accomplish such purpose.