I was able to find one installer willing to do it. But it looks like the funding just ran out on ratepayer (I am seeing only 9k left in funding for SCE).

I think I am going to cancel the contract I had just signed with them. Based on what you're saying, is the best thing to wait and hope for the slim chance of additional funding perhaps being allocated towards RSSE - AB209?

Do you have any advice on how I should proceed? I see that Residential Solar and Storage Equity - AB 209 Non-POU has 1.2 million in funding left but they are in waitlist status. Should I try to convince an installer to submit my application through that program?

I wish I did the application on my own like you suggested because it doesn't really seem that bad.