In 2011, the Artists’ Social Insurance Fund (KSVF) was established in the wake of the re-organisation of the Austrian social insurance system, the aim being to support self-employed artists. Self-employed artists may apply for a grant towards their health, accident and pension insurance. 

Künstler-Sozialversicherungsfonds (http://www.ksvf.at/)
 

Acceptance by the KSVF requires a personal application which provides evidence on artistic activity and qualifications.