Terry Grunwald has assembled this long list of 'building blocks' that might make up a community networking project. She writes:

When most people think about ICT resources for a community, they think of connectivity rates, public access sites, and local web pages. This list will help local citizens get the "big picture" about the existing resources they can draw on for cost effective, community-wide collaborations around ICT. Think meeting spaces, computer labs in local businesses, technology champions, good facilitators, class projects, information brokers, community arts programs ... and more.

Resource Building Blocks  

Space * (expressed (1) in sq footage and (2) # of workstations or people accommodated) (would this be different in the UK?)

• Public Access (# of workstations)
• Staff / volunteer office ( # of workstations)
• Computer lab / training facility (# of workstations)
• Meeting space ( # of people accommodated)
• Presentation space (# of people accommodated)
• Special projects space ( # of people accommodated)

* specify level of connectivity/ Internet access available in each of these spaces

Equipment (includes new or used/recycled)

• Office Furniture (computer desks, desks, chairs, conference table, file cabinets, etc.)

• Workstations /Computers / Laptops (new and recycled) (specify minimum specs)
• Servers
• Peripherals (Printers, Scanners, etc.)
• Network (LAN) Hardware (Wiring, Routers, Cables)
• Connectivity (to the Internet) Hardware
• Videoconferencing Facility Equipment
• Other Broadband Deployment Hardware
• Digital Recording & Editing (Cameras, Videocameras, Audio)
• Presentation (Overheads, LCD projection equipment)
• Office Equipment (Fax, Copier, etc.)
• Computer Components (for recycling and upgrades)

Software (includes end user licenses)

• OS
• Utilities
• Basic Office Suite (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation)
• Internet / Internet Suite (mail reader, web browser, news reader, plug-ins)
• Web hosting / list mgt
• Web Creation
• Advanced Database
• Advanced Presentation
• Graphics/Photo
• Multimedia Production (RealAudio, etc.)
• Groupwork
• IT Skills Development
• Literacy Packages
• Education and Training Curricula Packages
• Course development
• GIS/ Asset Mapping
• Games
• Miscellaneous

Tech Champions

• Decisionmakers (Executive Directors & Boardmembers / Agency Heads & Elected Officials) willing to commit resources to the program
• Champions willing to actively raise funds or seek other resources for the initiaitive
• Champions willing to serve on steering committee
• Champions willing to serve on committees /teamlets
• Champions willing to actively promote the initiative (1) within their institution and to their target audience (2) to the wider community
• Champions willing to work on long term sustainability

Staff Roles (expressed in hours per week available to project; value includes fringe benefits)

• Executive Directors (provide supervision )
• Project Coordinators
• Project Liaisons (from organizations and agencies)
• System Administrator
• Tech Support personnel ( installation, on-site troubleshooting, help desk, etc.)
• Public Access Support personnel
• Trainers
• Train the Trainers
• Education and Training Instructors
• Volunteer Coordinators
• Web Designers/ Developers / Webmasters
• Multimedia Specialists
• Web /list hosting personnel
• Database developers
• Content Developers /Editors
• Curricula & Program Developers
• Facilitators (f2f and online)
• Small business counselors
• Evaluators
• Development Personnel / Fundraisers
• Community Outreach Workers
• Marketing and Promotion (outside the community) (online and offline)
• Community Information Brokers / Librarians
• Tech Planners / Strategists
• Special events coordinators
• Administrative support
• Site maintenance and management / security
• Other 

Volunteer Roles (expressed in hours per week available to project)

• Includes all categories above, except Executive Directors & Project liaisons
• Computer Recycling.
• Other
• Specify whether tech support hours will be (a) on-site (b) by phone or (c) online

Consultant Roles (where applicable)

• OD
• Facilitators
• Train the Trainers
• Advanced Technologies
• Tech Planning and Strategists
• Web design and development
• Other

Curricula / Programming

• IT Skills Building
• Other Workforce Development
• Literacy
• Youth Programs
• Video courses / online courses
• Community Education
• Issue Education
• Program Guidelines
• Acceptable Use Policies
• Technology Protocols
• Other

  Overhead

• Space (rental or mortgage payments)
• Internet access charges
• Utilities (Telephone, Gas & Electric, etc.)
• Office Supplies
• Printing and Duplicating
• Publications/ Subscriptions & Dues
• Recruitment
• Maintenance and insurance
• Travel expenses

Funding Resources (expressed in $ or pounds)

• Cash: Grants /Donations
• Equipment or Software (see above)
• Space (see above)
• Staff (see above)
• Volunteers (see above)
• Overhead (see above)
• In-kind donations
• Product and service discounts
• Discounted consultant fees
• Internships
• Service contracts with organizations or agencies
• Fee-for-service opportunities for individuals or businesses