Resources of the UNTFHS consist of voluntary cash contributions from donors and interest accruing therefrom. To date, contributions have been received from Greece, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Slovenia, and Thailand. While the UNTFHS is not open to earmarked contributions, donors may express their geographical and/or sectoral interests with regards to the funding of programmes.

The UNTFHS is administered in accordance with the Financial Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and managed by the Human Security Unit (HSU) at the United Nations in New York.