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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JULY 1, 2025 1933 Act No. 333-287668 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendm

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JULY 1, 2025 1933 Act No. 333-287668 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. [3] Post-Effective Amendment No. [ ] (Check appropriate box or boxes) ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST ALLSPRING MASTER TRUST ALLSPRING VARIABLE TRUST ALLSPRING EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS TRUST (each, a “Trust”) POWER OF ATTORNEY

ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST ALLSPRING MASTER TRUST ALLSPRING VARIABLE TRUST ALLSPRING EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS TRUST (each, a “Trust”) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, whose signature appears below, does hereby constitute and appoint John D.

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[ALLSPRING FUNDS LETTERHEAD] July 1, 2025 Allspring Funds Trust 1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Re: Shares of Beneficial Interest of Allspring Funds Trust (the “Trust”) Ladies/Gentlemen: I am Managing Counsel of Allspring Funds Management, LLC (the “Company”), investment manager and administrator to the Allspring Funds.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use of our reports dated October 24, 2024, with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Adjustable Rate Government Fund and Allspring Ultra Short-Term Income Fund as of August 31, 2024; our report dated May 22, 2025, with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Discovery Small Cap Growth Fund as of March 3

ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST ALLSPRING MASTER TRUST ALLSPRING VARIABLE TRUST ALLSPRING EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS TRUST (each, a “Trust”) POWER OF ATTORNEY

ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST ALLSPRING MASTER TRUST ALLSPRING VARIABLE TRUST ALLSPRING EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS TRUST (each, a “Trust”) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, whose signature appears below, does hereby constitute and appoint Matthew Prasse, Maureen E.

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 27, 2025 1933 Act No. 333-287668 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amend

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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use of our reports dated October 24, 2024, with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Adjustable Rate Government Fund and Allspring Ultra Short-Term Income Fund as of August 31, 2024; our report dated May 22, 2025, with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Discovery Small Cap Growth Fund as of March 3

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[ALLSPRING FUNDS LETTERHEAD] June 27, 2025 Allspring Funds Trust 1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Re: Shares of Beneficial Interest of Allspring Funds Trust (the “Trust”) Ladies/Gentlemen: I am Managing Counsel of Allspring Funds Management, LLC (the “Company”), investment manager and administrator to the Allspring Funds.

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 24, 2025 1933 Act No. 333-287668 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amend

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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON MAY 30, 2025 1933 Act No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ] Post-Effective Amendment No. [ ] (Check appropriate box or boxes) ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 1415

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use of our reports dated October 24, 2024, with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Adjustable Rate Government Fund and Allspring Ultra Short-Term Income Fund as of August 31, 2024; our report dated May 23, 2024, with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Discovery Small Cap Growth Fund as of March 3

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[ALLSPRING FUNDS LETTERHEAD] May 30, 2025 Allspring Funds Trust 1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Re: Shares of Beneficial Interest of Allspring Funds Trust (the “Trust”) Ladies/Gentlemen: I am Managing Counsel of Allspring Funds Management, LLC (the “Company”), investment manager and administrator to the Allspring Funds.

January 22, 2025

January 22, 2025 Ms. Christina Fettig Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Staff comments to various annual shareholder reports and related filings made on behalf of the Allspring Funds (the “Funds”) listed on Exhibit A attached Dear Ms. Fettig: We have summarized your oral comments to the various annual shareholder

SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Check the Appropriate Box: [ ] Preliminary Information Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) [ ] Definitive Information Statement [X] Definitive Additional Materials Allspring Funds Trust (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box): X No fee required.

SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.

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July 8, 2024 Ms. Samantha Brutlag Ms. Christina Fettig Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Allspring Funds Trust, File Nos. 333-280096 and 811-09253 (the “Registrant”) Dear Ms. Brutlag and Ms. Fettig: On behalf of the Registrant, I am responding to Ms. Fettig’s accounting comments delivered via telephone on June 26

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July 8, 2024 Ms. Samantha Brutlag Ms. Christina Fettig Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Allspring Funds Trust, File Nos. 333-279910 and 811-09253 (the “Registrant”) Dear Ms. Brutlag and Ms. Fettig: On behalf of the Registrant, I am responding to Ms. Fettig’s accounting comments delivered via telephone on June 26

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[ALLSPRING FUNDS LETTERHEAD] July 8, 2024 Allspring Funds Trust 1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Re: Shares of Beneficial Interest of Allspring Funds Trust (the “Trust”) Ladies/Gentlemen: I am Senior Counsel of Allspring Funds Management, LLC (the “Company”), investment manager and administrator to the Allspring Funds.

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JULY 8, 2024 1933 Act No. 333-279910 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendm

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JULY 8, 2024 1933 Act No. 333-279910 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. [3] Post-Effective Amendment No. [ ] (Check appropriate box or boxes) ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use of our reports dated September 26, 2023 with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Discovery All Cap Growth Fund, Allspring Discovery Large Cap Growth Fund, Allspring Growth Fund, and Allspring Large Cap Growth Fund, four of the funds comprising Allspring Funds Trust, as of July 31, 2023, incorporated herein by reference and to the references to our firm under the heading “Financial Statements” in the Prospectus/Information Statement.

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the use of our reports dated March 27, 2024, with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Government Money Market Fund and Allspring Heritage Money Market Fund, two of the funds comprising Allspring Funds Trust, as of January 31, 2024, incorporated herein by reference and to the references to our firm under the headings “Financial Highlights” in the Prospectus/Information Statement.

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[ALLSPRING FUNDS LETTERHEAD] June 10, 2024 Allspring Funds Trust 1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Re: Shares of Beneficial Interest of Allspring Funds Trust (the “Trust”) Ladies/Gentlemen: I am Senior Counsel of Allspring Funds Management, LLC (the “Company”), investment manager and administrator to the Allspring Funds.

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[ALLSPRING FUNDS LETTERHEAD] June 7, 2024 Allspring Funds Trust 1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Re: Shares of Beneficial Interest of Allspring Funds Trust (the “Trust”) Ladies/Gentlemen: I am Senior Counsel of Allspring Funds Management, LLC (the “Company”), investment manager and administrator to the Allspring Funds.

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 7, 2024 1933 Act No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 7, 2024 1933 Act No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ] Post-Effective Amendment No. [ ] (Check appropriate box or boxes) ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 1415

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the use of our reports dated March 27, 2024, with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Government Money Market Fund and Allspring Heritage Money Market Fund, two of the funds comprising Allspring Funds Trust, as of January 31, 2024, incorporated herein by reference and to the references to our firm under the headings “Financial Highlights” in the Prospectus/Information Statement.

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 5, 2024 1933 Act No. 333-279910 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendm

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 5, 2024 1933 Act No. 333-279910 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. [2] Post-Effective Amendment No. [ ] (Check appropriate box or boxes) ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

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[ALLSPRING FUNDS LETTERHEAD] June 4, 2024 Allspring Funds Trust 1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Re: Shares of Beneficial Interest of Allspring Funds Trust (the “Trust”) Ladies/Gentlemen: I am Senior Counsel of Allspring Funds Management, LLC (the “Company”), investment manager and administrator to the Allspring Funds.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use of our reports dated September 26, 2023, with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Discovery All Cap Growth Fund, Allspring Discovery Large Cap Growth Fund, Allspring Growth Fund, and Allspring Large Cap Growth Fund, four of the funds comprising Allspring Funds Trust, as of July 31, 2023, incorporated herein by reference and to the references to our firm under the headings “Financial Highlights” in the Prospectus/Information Statement.

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 4, 2024 1933 Act No. 333-279910 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendm

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 4, 2024 1933 Act No. 333-279910 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. [1] Post-Effective Amendment No. [ ] (Check appropriate box or boxes) ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 3, 2024 1933 Act No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 3, 2024 1933 Act No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ] Post-Effective Amendment No. [ ] (Check appropriate box or boxes) ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 1415

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[ALLSPRING FUNDS LETTERHEAD] June 3, 2024 Allspring Funds Trust 525 Market Street San Francisco, California 94105 Re: Shares of Beneficial Interest of Allspring Funds Trust (the “Trust”) Ladies/Gentlemen: I am Senior Counsel of Allspring Funds Management, LLC (the “Company”), investment manager and administrator to the Allspring Funds.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use of our reports dated September 26, 2023, with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Discovery All Cap Growth Fund, Allspring Discovery Large Cap Growth Fund, Allspring Growth Fund, and Allspring Large Cap Growth Fund, four of the funds comprising Allspring Funds Trust, as of July 31, 2023, incorporated herein by reference and to the references to our firm under the headings “Financial Highlights” in the Prospectus/Information Statement.

February 29, 2024

February 29, 2024 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Samantha Brutlag Division of Investment Management, Disclosure Review Office U.

February 13, 2024

February 13, 2024 Ms. Christina Fettig Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Staff comments to various annual shareholder reports and related filings made on behalf of the Allspring Funds (the “Funds”) listed on Exhibit A attached Dear Ms. Fettig: We have summarized your oral comments to the various annual shareholde

SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.

SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.

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[ALLSPRING FUNDS LETTERHEAD] January 9, 2024 Allspring Funds Trust 525 Market Street San Francisco, California 94105 Re: Shares of Beneficial Interest of Allspring Funds Trust (the “Trust”) Ladies/Gentlemen: I am Senior Counsel of Allspring Funds Management, LLC (the “Company”), investment manager and administrator to the Allspring Funds.

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January 9, 2024 Ms. Samantha Brutlag Ms. Christina Fettig Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Allspring Funds Trust, File Nos. 333-275846 and 811-09253 (the “Registrant”) Dear Ms. Brutlag and Ms. Fettig: On behalf of the Registrant, I am responding to Ms. Fettig’s accounting comments delivered via telephone on Dece

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use of our report dated May 25, 2023 with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Small Cap Fund as of March 31, 2023; our reports dated July 27, 2023 with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Asset Allocation Fund, Allspring Growth Balanced Fund, Allspring Moderate Balanced Fund, Allspring Small Compan

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JANUARY 9, 2023 1933 Act No. 333-275846 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Ame

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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use of our report dated May 25, 2023 with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Small Cap Fund as of March 31, 2023; our reports dated July 27, 2023 with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Asset Allocation Fund, Allspring Growth Balanced Fund, Allspring Moderate Balanced Fund, Allspring Small Compan

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[ALLSPRING FUNDS LETTERHEAD] December 1, 2023 Allspring Funds Trust 525 Market Street San Francisco, California 94105 Re: Shares of Beneficial Interest of Allspring Funds Trust (the “Trust”) Ladies/Gentlemen: I am Senior Counsel of Allspring Funds Management, LLC (the “Company”), investment manager and administrator to the Allspring Funds.

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON DECEMBER 1, 2023 1933 Act No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendmen

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON DECEMBER 1, 2023 1933 Act No.

SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.

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November 28, 2023 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Deborah O’Neal Division of Investment Management, Disclosure Review Office U.

October 17, 2023

October 17, 2023 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Dave Orlich Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Response to Comments on 485(a) filing for Roberts & Ryan Class shares of Allspring 100% Treasury Money Market Fund, Allspring Government Money Market Fund and Allspring Treasury Plus Money Market Fund (colle

Allspring Funds Management, LLC

Allspring Funds Management, LLC 1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor Charlotte, NC 28203 August 25, 2023 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

Common stocks: 93.42%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORT4290805960031222.htm Consolidated portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 93.42% Australia: 7.77% Evolution Mining Limited (Materials, Metals & mining)   800,000 $  1,623,147 Newcrest Mining Limited (Materials, Metals & mining)   702,294   9,869,160 Northern Star Resources Limited (Materials, Metals & mining) † 1,385,412  10,290,944  21,78

Common stocks: 95.93%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTWBAB975518001222.htm Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 95.93% Communication services: 0.66% Interactive media & services: 0.66%  Match Group Incorporated †   1,825,600 $    75,744,144 Consumer discretionary: 10.58% Auto components: 1.87%  Aptiv plc †             1,203,730    112,103,375 Lear Corporation                814,300    100,

Common stocks: 95.78%

Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 95.

Common stocks: 97.10%

Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 97.

Common stocks: 83.61%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORT424C170739381222.htm Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 83.61% Consumer discretionary: 0.28% Household durables: 0.28%  Whirlpool Corporation      20,000 $    2,829,200 Financials: 0.97% Banks: 0.97%  Regions Financial Corporation     450,000     9,702,000 Health care: 21.96% Biotechnology: 6.80%  AbbVie Incorporated     235,000    37

Asset-backed securities: 7.80%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTWBBK284791191222.htm Consolidated portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Asset-backed securities: 7.80% ACM Auto Trust Series 2022-1A Class C 144A 5.48% 4-20-2029 $        775,000 $    758,942 Aqua Finance Trust Series 2019-A Class A 144A 3.14 7-16-2040        172,434     162,352 Aqua Finance Trust Series 2021-A Class A  1

Asset-backed securities: 1.76%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTWBSK472131371222.htm Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Asset-backed securities: 1.76% American Airlines Series 2014-1 Class A Pass-Through Trust 3.70% 4-1-2028 $ 210,142 $   181,363 British Airways Series 2019-1 Class AA Pass-Through Trust 144A 3.30 6-15-2034 369,589    313,578 Total Asset-backed securities (Cost $579

Common stocks: 98.31%

Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.

Common stocks: 98.96%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTRKB5774371101222.htm Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.96% Communication services: 5.49% Diversified telecommunication services: 2.55%  Verizon Communications Incorporated   274,564 $ 10,817,822 Media: 2.94%  Comcast Corporation Class A    357,700  12,508,769 Consumer discretionary: 2.14% Multiline retail: 0.77%  Target Corporatio

Common stocks: 99.35%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTWBA2793867971222.htm Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 99.35% Communication services: 5.36% Entertainment: 2.38%  Activision Blizzard Incorporated    95,450 $  7,306,698 Warner Music Group Corporation Class A     36,330   1,272,277   8,578,975 Media: 2.98%  Omnicom Group Incorporated   132,050  10,771,319 Consumer discretionary: 16.1

Common stocks: 98.83%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTWBAD503536701222.htm Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.83% Communication services: 7.75% Entertainment: 1.04%  Activision Blizzard Incorporated     219,236 $   16,782,517 Interactive media & services: 5.64%  Alphabet Incorporated Class C †    685,757    60,847,219 Meta Platforms Incorporated Class A †    246,004    29,604,121    9

Corporate bonds and notes: 3.43%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORT2L78216649821222.htm Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Corporate bonds and notes: 3.43% United States: 3.43% American Tower Corporation (Real estate, Equity REITs) 3.80% 8-15-2029 $        200,000 $   181,435 Anthem Incorporated (Health care, Health care providers & services) 2.55 3-15-2031        200,000    168,025 B

Common stocks: 97.76%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTWBAE781075991222.htm Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 97.76% Communication services: 1.50% Interactive media & services: 1.50%  Bumble Incorporated Class A   15,165 $   319,223 Eventbrite Incorporated Class A   47,890    280,635    599,858 Consumer discretionary: 9.20% Auto components: 2.14%  Dana Incorporated   26,165    395,876 Ge

Asset-backed securities: 3.55%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORT422K172764621222.htm Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Asset-backed securities: 3.55% ABPCI Direct Lending Fund Series 2022-2A Class C 144A 8.24% 3-1-2032 $ 3,000,000 $  2,448,403 Aqua Finance Trust Series 2019-A Class A 144A 3.14 7-16-2040    82,768      77,929 BREX Incorporated Series 2022-1 Class A 144A 4.63 7-15-2

Agency securities: 0.00%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTWBHZ135517531222.htm Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 0.00% FNMA Series 2002-T1 Class A4  9.50% 11-25-2031 $    20,082 $       22,065 Total Agency securities (Cost $20,082)        22,065 Shares Common stocks: 61.53% Communication services: 4.48% Diversified telecommunication services: 0.58%  AT&T I

Common stocks: 96.13%

Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 96.

Common stocks: 99.36%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTWBA1884067141222.htm Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 99.36% Communication services: 12.00% Entertainment: 1.92%  Activision Blizzard Incorporated     38,871 $  2,975,575 Spotify Technology SA †    52,719   4,162,165   7,137,740 Interactive media & services: 10.08%  Alphabet Incorporated Class C †   309,852  27,493,168 Bumble Incorp

Common stocks: 98.10%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTWBA6703230941222.htm Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.10% Communication services: 2.18% Diversified telecommunication services: 0.74%  Charge Enterprises Incorporated †  13,335 $    16,535 Echostar Corporation Class A    4,105     68,471 Ooma Incorporated    3,010     40,996    126,002 Entertainment: 0.10%  Playstudios Incorporat

Common stocks: 97.62%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTWBA9434340051222.htm Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 97.62% Communication services: 5.18% Entertainment: 2.63%  Liberty Media Corporation †    165,100 $  9,869,678 Spotify Technology SA †     66,133   5,221,200  15,090,878 Interactive media & services: 2.55%  Match Group Incorporated †    167,133   6,934,348 ZoomInfo Technologies I

Allspring Funds Management, LLC

Allspring Funds Management, LLC 1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor Charlotte, NC 28203 February 16, 2023 VIA EDGAR EDGAR Operations Branch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

Corporate bonds and notes: 78.68%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Corporate bonds and notes: 78.

Agency securities: 86.43%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORT4252872914621122.htm Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 86.43% FHLMC (11th District COFI +1.25%) ± 1.91% 1-1-2030 $    1,561 $      1,507 FHLMC (11th District COFI +1.25%) ± 1.91 1-1-2030       363         350 FHLMC (11th District COFI +1.25%) ± 1.91 7-1-2030    80,286      77,378 FHLMC (11th Distric

Agency securities: 0.75%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 0.

Investment companies: 98.77%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.

Investment companies: 98.93%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.

Investment companies: 99.01%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTWBIF847210131122.htm Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 99.01% Affiliated master portfolios: 99.01% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $ 35,443,797 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio    2,988,239 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio   14,825,844 Allspring Factor Enhanced Internationa

Investment companies: 99.11%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 99.

Investment companies: 97.12%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 97.

Agency securities: 77.67%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 77.

Agency securities: 24.03%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTWBB4564262941122.htm Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 24.03% FHLB  3.00% 9-1-2034 $        353,251 $      333,281 FHLB  5.50 7-15-2036      9,750,000    10,857,375 FHLMC (12 Month LIBOR +1.33%) ± 1.61 1-1-2036          5,437         5,323 FHLMC  2.50 11-1-2051     11,280,661     9,718,302 FHLMC  3.

Investment companies: 98.29%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.

Agency securities: 0.70%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTWBB6119018041122.htm Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 0.70% FHLMC (1 Year Treasury Constant Maturity +2.24%) ± 2.90% 4-1-2038 $        81,520 $     81,947 FHLMC (1 Year Treasury Constant Maturity +2.25%) ± 3.25 4-1-2032        15,622      15,392 FHLMC (3 Year Treasury Constant Maturity +2.28%) ± 3.

Agency securities: 4.79%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTWBMH522355861122.htm Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 4.79% FHLB  5.50% 7-15-2036 $     230,000 $   256,123 FNMA  2.00 2-1-2052     496,991    409,486 FNMA  2.00 2-1-2052     483,800    399,190 Total Agency securities (Cost $1,132,494)  1,064,799 Asset-backed securities: 12.59% Carvana Auto Receiva

Investment companies: 97.12%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 97.

Investment companies: 99.04%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 99.

Common stocks: 0.41%

NPORT-EX 2 NPORT4203518790181122.htm Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 0.41% Energy: 0.18% Oil, gas & consumable fuels: 0.18%  Denbury Incorporated †      6,070 $    544,843 Financials: 0.23% Mortgage REITs: 0.23%  Blackstone Mortgage Trust Incorporated Class A       9,000     227,430 Ladder Capital Corporation      23,000     255,300 Starwood Prope

Investment companies: 98.90%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.

Investment companies: 98.98%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.

Investment companies: 98.69%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.

Agency securities: 65.97%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 65.

Investment companies: 98.94%

Portfolio of investments—November 30, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.

Common stocks: 98.10%

NPORT-EX 2 fund2l75.htm Portfolio of investments—October 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.10% Communication services: 6.90% Diversified telecommunication services: 0.89%  AT&T Incorporated     182,009 $  3,318,024 Verizon Communications Incorporated     118,496   4,428,196   7,746,220 Entertainment: 1.25%  Activision Blizzard Incorporated      68,810   5,009,368 Netflix Incorpor

Common stocks: 99.21%

NPORT-EX 2 fund2ls8.htm Portfolio of investments—October 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 99.21% Communication services: 5.16% Entertainment: 2.29%  Activision Blizzard Incorporated    101,534 $  7,391,675 Warner Bros. Discovery Incorporated †   198,752   2,583,776   9,975,451 Interactive media & services: 2.87%  Alphabet Incorporated Class C †   132,003  12,495,404 Consumer discre

Common stocks: 95.73%

Portfolio of investments—October 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 95.

Common stocks: 98.11%

Portfolio of investments—October 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.

Common stocks: 98.56%

NPORT-EX 2 fund4205.htm Portfolio of investments—October 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.56% Communication services: 12.11% Entertainment: 2.22%  Liberty Media Corporation †     89,300 $    4,645,386 Live Nation Entertainment Incorporated †    340,486    27,106,090 Take-Two Interactive Software Incorporated †    102,200    12,108,656    43,860,132 Interactive media & services:

Common stocks: 97.03%

Portfolio of investments—October 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 97.

Common stocks: 95.59%

Portfolio of investments—October 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 95.

Common stocks: 95.69%

Portfolio of investments—October 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 95.

Common stocks: 98.61%

NPORT-EX 2 wbas.htm Portfolio of investments—October 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.61% Communication services: 9.57% Entertainment: 1.12%  Spotify Technology SA †    26,700 $  2,151,486 Interactive media & services: 8.45%  Alphabet Incorporated Class A †   132,140  12,488,551 Alphabet Incorporated Class C †    17,400   1,647,084 Match Group Incorporated †    48,086   2,077,31

Municipal obligations: 98.30%

Portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 98.

Municipal obligations: 94.50%

Portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 94.

Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.14%

Portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Principal Value Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.

Municipal obligations: 96.88%

Portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 96.

Short-term investments: 84.77%

Consolidated portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Yield Shares Value Short-term investments: 84.

Municipal obligations: 98.63%

Portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 98.

Municipal obligations: 96.41%

Portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 96.

Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 1.03%

Portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Principal Value Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 1.

Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.78%

Portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Principal Value Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.

Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.78%

Portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Principal Value Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.

Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 1.81%

Portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Principal Value Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 1.

Municipal obligations: 97.83%

Portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 97.

Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.71%

Portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Principal Value Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.

Municipal obligations: 98.10%

Portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 98.

Municipal obligations: 95.81%

Portfolio of investments—September 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 95.

Investment companies: 100.10%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 100.

Investment companies: 99.74%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 99.

Investment companies: 100.03%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 100.

Investment companies: 99.32%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 99.

Investment companies: 98.16%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 98.

Investment companies: 100.04%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 100.

Investment companies: 100.14%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 100.

Investment companies: 98.71%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 98.

Common stocks: 97.61%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 97.

Investment companies: 99.38%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 99.

Investment companies: 98.59%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 98.

Investment companies: 99.33%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 99.

Investment companies: 99.94%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 99.

Investment companies: 98.49%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 98.

Investment companies: 98.68%

Portfolio of investments—August 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 98.

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Dear valued shareholder, We hope this finds you well. Recently we distributed materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders of the 361 Domestic Long/Short Equity Fund and 361 Global Long/Short Equity Fund in which you were invested as of the record date of September 9, 2022. The Special Meeting of Shareholders is fast approaching and we have not yet received your vote. We are asking that

Filing by Allspring Funds Trust pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed under Rule 14a-12(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Subject Company: Allspring Funds Trust (SEC File Nos. 333-74295)

Filing by Allspring Funds Trust pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed under Rule 14a-12(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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September 29, 2022 Ms. Deborah O’Neal Ms. Christina Fettig Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Allspring Funds Trust, File Nos. 333-267191 and 811-09253 (the “Registrant”) Dear Ms. O’Neal and Ms. Fettig: On behalf of the Registrant, I am responding to your comments delivered via telephone on September 14, 2022, and

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 1933 Act No. 333-267191 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 1933 Act No.

Consent of Independent Auditors, Tait, Weller & Baker LLP is filed herewith.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm in the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Allspring Funds Trust and to the use of our report dated December 30, 2021 on the financial statements and financial highlights of 361 Domestic Long/ Short Equity Fund and 361 Global Long/Short Equity Fund, each a series of shares of Investment Managers Series Trust.

Legal Opinion is filed herewith.

[ALLSPRING FUNDS LETTERHEAD] September 29, 2022 Allspring Funds Trust 525 Market Street San Francisco, California 94105 Re: Shares of Beneficial Interest of Allspring Funds Trust (the ?Trust?) Ladies/Gentlemen: I am Senior Counsel of Allspring Funds Management, LLC (the ?Company?), investment manager and administrator to the Allspring Funds.

Common stocks: 97.10%

Portfolio of investments—July 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 97.

Common stocks: 96.68%

Portfolio of investments—July 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 96.

Common stocks: 89.81%

Portfolio of investments—July 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 89.

GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund Class MF

HTML Portfolio of investments—July 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 96.

Common stocks: 98.73%

Portfolio of investments—July 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.

Common stocks: 97.60%

Portfolio of investments—July 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 97.

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 1933 Act No. 333-267191 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 1933 Act No.

SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.

Consent of Independent Auditors, Tait, Weller & Baker LLP is filed herewith.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm in the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Investment Managers Series Trust and to the use of our report dated December 30, 2021 on the financial statements and financial highlights of 361 Domestic Long/ Short Equity Fund and 361 Global Long/Short Equity Fund, each a series of shares of Investment Managers Series Trust.

Agreement and Plan of Reorganization is incorporated by reference to Exhibit A of Form N-14, filed August 31, 2022.

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON AUGUST 31, 2022 1933 Act No.

Legal Opinion is filed herewith.

[ALLSPRING FUNDS LETTERHEAD] August 31, 2022 Allspring Funds Trust 525 Market Street San Francisco, California 94105 Re: Shares of Beneficial Interest of Allspring Funds Trust (the ?Trust?) Ladies/Gentlemen: I am Senior Counsel of Allspring Funds Management, LLC (the ?Company?), investment manager and administrator to the Allspring Funds.

Asset-backed securities: 1.68%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Asset-backed securities: 1.

Common stocks: 89.19%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 89.

Common stocks: 96.11%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 96.

Asset-backed securities: 3.92%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Asset-backed securities: 3.

Common stocks: 92.88%

Consolidated portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 92.

Common stocks: 98.04%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.

Common stocks: 97.16%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 97.

Agency securities: 0.00%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 0.

Common stocks: 95.12%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 95.

Common stocks: 98.13%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.

Common stocks: 97.98%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 97.

Corporate bonds and notes: 5.14%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Corporate bonds and notes: 5.

Common stocks: 96.45%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 96.

Common stocks: 99.38%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 99.

Common stocks: 96.67%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 96.

Asset-backed securities: 8.63%

Consolidated portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Asset-backed securities: 8.

Common stocks: 95.64%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 95.

Common stocks: 98.42%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.

Common stocks: 83.31%

Portfolio of investments—June 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 83.

Investment companies: 98.83%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.83% Affiliated master portfolios: 98.83% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $ 2,405,052 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio     207,065 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio     644,846 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio   2,096,605 Allspring Fact

Investment companies: 98.49%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.49% Affiliated master portfolios: 98.49% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $1,735,555 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio    149,443 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio    312,600 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio  1,019,370 Allspring Factor E

Investment companies: 98.20%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.20% Affiliated master portfolios: 98.20% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $  248,680 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio     21,275 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio    639,418 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio  2,089,181 Allspring Factor E

Investment companies: 100.15%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 100.

Investment companies: 98.05%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.05% Affiliated master portfolios: 98.05% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $  194,502 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio     16,615 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio    608,936 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio  1,989,976 Allspring Factor E

Investment companies: 100.05%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 100.

Investment companies: 100.04%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 100.

Common stocks: 0.53%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 0.53% Energy: 0.28% Oil, gas & consumable fuels: 0.28%  Denbury Incorporated †     12,400 $    906,936 Financials: 0.25% Mortgage REITs: 0.25%  Blackstone Mortgage Trust Incorporated Class A       9,000     279,990 Ladder Capital Corporation      23,000     265,880 Starwood Property Trust Incorporated      11,000     262

Investment companies: 99.98%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 99.98% Affiliated master portfolios: 99.98% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $ 9,968,245 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio     848,481 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio     682,494 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio   2,275,014 Allspring Fact

Investment companies: 100.07%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 100.

Investment companies: 98.20%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.20% Affiliated master portfolios: 98.20% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $1,944,422 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio    168,077 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio    204,189 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio    664,675 Allspring Factor E

Investment companies: 99.86%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 99.86% Affiliated master portfolios: 99.86% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $13,174,948 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio   1,127,024 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio     714,939 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio   2,361,954 Allspring Fact

Agency securities: 0.87%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 0.

Investment companies: 98.76%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.76% Affiliated master portfolios: 98.76% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $ 1,495,279 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio    127,715 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio     870,567 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio   2,861,767 Allspring Facto

Agency securities: 0.89%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 0.

Investment companies: 98.44%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.44% Affiliated master portfolios: 98.44% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $  502,954 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio     43,036 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio    660,816 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio  2,153,697 Allspring Factor E

Investment companies: 98.55%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.55% Affiliated master portfolios: 98.55% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $1,624,973 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio    140,117 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio    217,916 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio    709,296 Allspring Factor E

Agency securities: 74.25%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 74.

Investment companies: 98.40%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.40% Affiliated master portfolios: 98.40% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $  731,057 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio     62,387 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio    604,510 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio  1,971,436 Allspring Factor E

Investment companies: 100.05%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 100.

Investment companies: 99.81%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 99.81% Affiliated master portfolios: 99.81% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $ 1,701,787 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio     145,827 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio   2,488,505 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio   8,131,148 Allspring Fact

Agency securities: 4.98%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 4.

Investment companies: 99.99%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 99.99% Affiliated master portfolios: 99.99% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $ 77,189,178 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio    6,538,580 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio   16,085,854 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio   53,324,121 Allspring

Corporate bonds and notes: 72.32%

NPORT-EX 2 wbb7.htm Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Corporate bonds and notes: 72.32% Communication services: 10.51% Diversified telecommunication services: 1.41% CenturyLink Incorporated 6.75% 12-1-2023 $ 7,000,000 $    7,166,250 Level 3 Financing Incorporated 144A 4.63 9-15-2027    525,000       483,656 Level 3 Financing Incorporated

Investment companies: 99.98%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 99.98% Affiliated master portfolios: 99.98% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $ 28,225,024 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio    2,398,325 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio    3,853,013 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio   12,753,116 Allspring

Agency securities: 58.42%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 58.

Investment companies: 98.23%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.23% Affiliated master portfolios: 98.23% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $  221,656 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio     18,962 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio    693,935 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio  2,267,286 Allspring Factor E

Investment companies: 98.71%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.71% Affiliated master portfolios: 98.71% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $ 1,883,265 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio     160,360 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio     789,843 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio   2,573,114 Allspring Fact

Agency securities: 18.56%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 18.

Agency securities: 80.41%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 80.

Agency securities: 0.84%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Agency securities: 0.

Investment companies: 99.82%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 99.82% Affiliated master portfolios: 99.82% Allspring Bloomberg US Aggregate ex-Corporate Portfolio  $   978,421 Allspring Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio      83,507 Allspring Factor Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio   1,411,229 Allspring Factor Enhanced International Equity Portfolio   4,618,359 Allspring Fact

Investment companies: 100.04%

Portfolio of investments—May 31, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 100.

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July 15, 2022 Samantha Brutlag Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Response to Comments on 485(a) filing for Allspring Dynamic Target 2065 Fund (the “Fund”), a series of Allspring Funds Trust (the “Registrant”) Dear Ms. Brutlag: In response to the comments you provided on July 8, 2022 to the Registrant’s registrati

Common stocks: 97.15%

Portfolio of investments—April 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 97.

Common stocks: 97.94%

Portfolio of investments—April 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 97.

Common stocks: 99.18%

Portfolio of investments—April 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 99.

Common stocks: 98.06%

Portfolio of investments—April 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.

Common stocks: 98.54%

Portfolio of investments—April 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.

Common stocks: 98.86%

Portfolio of investments—April 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.

Common stocks: 97.62%

Portfolio of investments—April 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 97.

Common stocks: 98.97%

Portfolio of investments—April 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 98.

Common stocks: 96.47%

Portfolio of investments—April 30, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 96.

Consent of Independent Auditors, KPMG, LLP filed herewith

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use of our reports dated April 28, 2022, with respect to the financial statements of Allspring Target Today Fund (formerly, Wells Fargo Target Today Fund), Allspring Target 2010 Fund (formerly, Wells Fargo Target 2010 Fund), Allspring Target 2015 Fund (formerly, Wells Fargo Target 2015 Fund), Allspring Target 2020 Fund (for

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 7, 2022 1933 Act No. 333-________ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amen

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 7, 2022 1933 Act No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. [] Post-Effective Amendment No. [] (Check appropriate box or boxes) ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 525 Mar

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[ALLSPRING FUNDS LETTERHEAD] June 7, 2022 Allspring Funds Trust 525 Market Street San Francisco, California 94105 Re: Shares of Beneficial Interest of Allspring Funds Trust (the ?Trust?) Ladies/Gentlemen: I am Senior Counsel of Allspring Funds Management, LLC (the ?Company?), investment manager and administrator to the Allspring Funds.

Municipal obligations: 97.44%

Portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 97.

Short-term investments: 85.27%

Consolidated portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Yield Shares Value Short-term investments: 85.

Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.49%

Portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Principal Value Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.

Municipal obligations: 97.24%

Portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 97.

Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.86%

Portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Principal Value Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.

Municipal obligations: 96.68%

Portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 96.

Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 2.93%

Portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Principal Value Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 2.

Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.21%

Portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Principal Value Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.

Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.12%

Portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Principal Value Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.

Municipal obligations: 98.77%

Portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 98.

Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 1.51%

Portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Principal Value Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 1.

Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.42%

Portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Principal Value Closed end municipal bond fund obligations: 0.

Municipal obligations: 98.99%

Portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 98.

Municipal obligations: 97.44%

Portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 97.

Municipal obligations: 93.63%

Portfolio of investments—March 31, 2022 (unaudited) Interest rate Maturity date Principal Value Municipal obligations: 93.

Investment companies: 98.81%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 98.

Investment companies: 100.09%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 100.

Investment companies: 97.88%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 97.

Investment companies: 97.10%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 97.

Investment companies: 98.04%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 98.

Investment companies: 99.93%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 99.

Investment companies: 100.04%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 100.

Investment companies: 99.98%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 99.

Investment companies: 99.38%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 99.

Investment companies: 100.09%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 100.

Investment companies: 98.64%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 98.

Investment companies: 100.08%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 100.

Investment companies: 99.57%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 99.

Investment companies: 99.98%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Value Investment companies: 99.

Investment companies: 98.42%

Portfolio of investments—February 28, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 98.

GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund Class MF

HTML Portfolio of investments—January 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Investment companies: 96.

Common stocks: 96.78%

Portfolio of investments—January 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 96.

Common stocks: 92.41%

Portfolio of investments—January 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 92.

Common stocks: 99.22%

Portfolio of investments—January 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 99.

Common stocks: 96.61%

Portfolio of investments—January 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 96.

Common stocks: 86.89%

Portfolio of investments—January 31, 2022 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 86.

Common stocks: 99.24%

Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2021 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 99.

Common stocks: 97.97%

Portfolio of investments—December 31, 2021 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks: 97.