(a) If the function or activity to be performed under an interlocal agreement is by the law of this state entitled to state aid, the participating public agency of this state may claim state aid. Such state aid shall be computed, apportioned and paid by the proper departments, agencies or officers of this state upon the approval of the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management of this state to the participating public agency of this state in the same manner and subject to the same conditions and requirements as would apply if the interlocal agreement were not in force; provided, in making such computation, apportionment and payments, such state departments, agencies or officers shall take into account any funds or other consideration received or to be received by the participating public agency of this state from participating public agencies of other states under the interlocal agreement.

(b) Any interlocal advisory board established pursuant to sections 7-339a to 7-339l, inclusive, may claim and shall be eligible for any grants or other assistance which may be available from the government of the United States or any agency thereof and for which it may qualify pursuant to law.