There's a great deal of information at the IRS website Form to apply is quite detailed...I am sure you have been here, but it is always a good place to return to in order to stay on track.
http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=96109,00.html order
Have you already developed your mission statement? That is a great start to keeping on track, too. keep it out in front as you move forward. It is a great way to "qualify" your plan's parts and pieces. Just a thought.
