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priority to a proposed program or project under (c)(5) of this section if the proposed program or project (1) creates alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders; (2) provides rehabilitation services to prisoners who have substance abuse problems; (3) measures and demonstrates a high rate of harm reduction for participants; (4) is based on scientifically sound principles of prevention and treatment; (5) provides job training or employment opportunities after completion of substance abuse treatment; (6) provides youth treatment; (7) focuses on drug and alcohol abuse prevention; (8) addresses alcohol or substance abuse in targeted populations that have statistically higher incidences of alcohol or substance abuse problems; or (9) addresses co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. (g) The department may consider not funding a proposed program or project that has been previously funded under this section unless the applicant provides satisfactory evidence of success of the program or project. (h) The department may not deny funding for a program under this section solely on the basis that the program relies on faith-based strategies so long as the strategies are effective for preventing or treating substance abuse. (i) In this section, (1) “established village” means an unincorporated community that is in (A) the unorganized borough and that has 25 or more permanent residents; or (B) an organized borough, has 25 or more permanent residents, and (i) is on a road system and is located more than 50 miles outside the boundary limits of a unified municipality, or (ii) is not on a road system and is located more than 15 miles outside the boundary limits of a unified municipality; (2) “local governing body” has the meaning given in AS 04.21.080(b); (3) “nonprofit organization” means an organization that qualifies for exemption from taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or (4) (Internal Revenue Code). Sec. 47.37.050. Interdepartmental coordinating committee. (a) An interdepartmental coordinating committee is created, composed of the commissioners of health, education and early development, transportation and public facilities, labor and workforce development, and public safety, and the director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The committee shall meet at least twice annually at the call of the commissioner of health who is its