stock grant (n)~ Variable compensation in the form of company stock that is granted outright. Stock grants are almost always restricted in some manner and vest over time. For example a grant of 900 shares may be made available to an employee over three years with 300 shares transferring to employee ownership at the end of each year. Dividends for the stock however are often paid to the employee each year based on the number of shares of the grant retained by the company.