Window I focuses on operational programmes that provide tangible benefits to people in their survival, livelihood and dignity. These integrated programmes are all multi-year, multi-partner and multi-sectoral, with budgets typically between $4-6 million over 2-3 years (with $2 million in seed funding from the UNTFHS). The majority of UNTFHS programmes since 1999 have been Window I programmes. Examples of window I programmes include: Indonesia, Caribbean regional, and Nigeria.
Window II programmes increase awareness and usage of the human security approach. These integrated programmes have a maximum contribution of $300,000 from the UNTFHS and are typically 18-24 months. These initiatives must result in concrete knowledge products, strategies or tools (e.g. monitoring or assessment frameworks) to support the UN system and/or national and local governments to better deliver on promises, promote greater integration of operations and expertise, and develop new perspectives and approaches to current, emerging and future challenges using the human security lens. Examples of window II programmes include: Cambodia, Central America, and Cabo Verde.