a new project?

Here's something interesting. I got an email regarding a possible project; here's the main part:

I have a proposal for you concerning some ongoing work w. the irvine grant on oakland - stuff coming out of the class you took with Juliana.

The big question in my mind is: Will I get any money? I know, I sound so mercenary, but I'm not sure I have the time to tackle projects for free. Not that I need much money to be interested. I can be had pretty cheaply these days.