Ordinance on Support for Initiatives Promoting Bilingualism - Subject Matter
Table of Provisions (7)
Statutory Text (7 Articles)
1. This regulation governs the provision of financial assistance from the state to support activities that promote bilingualism and the bilingual image of the Canton of Fribourg, strengthen understanding and good relations between cantonal linguistic communities, and cannot be supported by federal financial assistance.
2. The financial assistance is granted on an annual basis and can generally be renewed a maximum of three times. It is preferably granted to support the initiation of the activity.
1. Financial assistance may particularly be granted to
a) cultural projects aimed at raising public awareness of bilingualism;
b) training and further education of municipal administration personnel in the partner language;
c) activities promoting bilingualism at events of regional significance;
d) announcements of projects promoting bilingualism in the media.
2. The subsidized activity must generally demonstrate a certain level of continuity. In specific cases, such as a significant commemorative event, one-time assistance may be granted.
1. An application for financial assistance can be submitted by both public and private entities such as municipalities, associations, companies, media, and churches; units of the cantonal administration are excluded.
2. The funds are allocated within the scope of the available budget and with reference to the objectives set out in the specific legislation.
1. The annual amount of financial aid shall be included in the budget of the Directorate of Institutions and Agriculture and Forestry (the Directorate).
1. The Directorate is responsible for informing the public about the financial assistance provided for in this regulation to promote bilingualism.
2. Applications must be submitted to the Directorate. The Directorate shall obtain the opinion of the administrative units directly affected by the activity to be subsidized.
3. The allocation of financial assistance is determined by the Directorate. If the amount planned for an activity exceeds its financial competence, the Council of State is responsible for the decision.
4. This regulation does not confer any entitlement to a state contribution or its renewal.
1. The Subsidy Regulation of August 22, 2000 (SGF 616.11) is amended as follows
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1. This regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 2018.