September 27, 2024

Filing Desk

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

450 Fifth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Re:  

Allspring Funds Trust – File Nos. 333-74295; 811-09253

Allspring Master Trust – File No. 811-09689

Allspring Variable Trust – File Nos. 333-74283; 811-09255

Allspring Income Opportunities Fund – File No. 811-21269

Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund – File No. 811-21331

Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund – File No. 811-21507

Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund – File No. 811-22005

Dear Sir or Madam:

Pursuant to Rule 17g-1(g)(1)(B) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, we are filing on behalf of Allspring Funds Trust, Allspring Master Trust, Allspring Variable Trust, Allspring Income Opportunities Fund, Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund, Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund and Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (each, a “Trust” and together, the “Trusts”) an amended copy of the joint insured fidelity bond (including seven excess bonds) to which each Trust is a named insured. This filing supplements the information filed on behalf of the Trusts on August 30, 2024 (SEC Accession No. 0001081400-24-000527).

Sincerely,

Kate Johnson

Assistant Secretary