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        <fairValLevel>1</fairValLevel>
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        <fairValLevel>1</fairValLevel>
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    <explntrNotes>
      <explntrNote note="Monthly returns presented in Item B.5(a) have been calculated without deducting any applicable sales loads or redemption fees." noteItem="B.5.a"/>
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      <ncom:dateSigned>2026-05-05</ncom:dateSigned>
      <ncom:nameOfApplicant>T. ROWE PRICE DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND, INC.</ncom:nameOfApplicant>
      <ncom:signature>/s/ Alan Dupski</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>Alan Dupski</ncom:signerName>
      <ncom:title>Treasurer &amp; Vice President</ncom:title>
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</edgarSubmission>
